Veteran services at Ralph Schugar, Inc. Funeral Chapel
Ralph Schugar, Inc. Funeral Chapel in Pittsburgh, PA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,495 for basic burial and $3,325 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial service, immediate burials, cremation, and veteran death benefits assistance. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Ralph Schugar, Inc. Funeral Chapel: direct cremation from $3,325. That places direct cremation roughly 40% above the Pennsylvania median ($2,375). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in PA, about 15 miles from Ralph Schugar, Inc. Funeral Chapel. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
We list about 1,623 funeral homes in Pennsylvania. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Ralph Schugar, Inc. Funeral Chapel cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,325. Eligible veterans can offset these costs with a VA burial allowance, and burial in a VA national cemetery is provided at no charge.
Where is Ralph Schugar, Inc. Funeral Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Ralph Schugar, Inc. Funeral Chapel is located at 5509 Centre Avenue in Pittsburgh, PA. You can reach the home at (412) 621-8282. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Ralph Schugar, Inc. Funeral Chapel offer veteran families?
Ralph Schugar, Inc. Funeral Chapel provides chapel service followed by transfer to another city, receiving of deceased from another funeral home, memorial service, private family viewings, taharah (religious rites), and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Ralph Schugar, Inc. Funeral Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Ralph Schugar, Inc. Funeral Chapel mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Ralph Schugar, Inc. Funeral Chapel accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Jewish Community, Orthodox Families, Conservative Families, Reform Families, Reconstructionist Families families, among others.
What sets Ralph Schugar, Inc. Funeral Chapel apart
- Operated by three generations of the Ryave family, with a fourth generation actively involved.
- Deep specialization in Jewish funeral practices, accommodating Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, and unaffiliated families.
- Offers services in both English and Russian languages.
- Facility is fully wheelchair accessible and equipped for the hearing impaired.
- Discourages embalming, adhering to Jewish law and offering Taharah and Shmeerah religious rites.
- Provides dedicated grief companionship and community outreach through a certified grief companion.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Immediate Burials
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Funeral Home
Specialties
- · Jewish Funeral Practices
- · Orthodox Services
- · Conservative Services
- · Reform Services
- · Reconstructionist Services
- · Services for Unaffiliated Families
- · Services in English
- · Services in Russian
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Jewish Community, Orthodox Families, Conservative Families, Reform Families, Reconstructionist Families, Unaffiliated Families. Languages spoken at the home: English, Russian.
How to request military funeral honors
By law (10 U.S.C. § 1491), an eligible veteran's funeral can include, on request, an honors detail of at least two service members who fold and present the U.S. flag to the family and play Taps. The funeral director usually makes the request and will need the veteran's DD214 or other discharge papers.
VA suggests asking at least 48 to 72 hours before the service. More on what honors include and how to request them.