Veteran services at Richard H Searer Funeral Home Inc
Veteran families in Tyrone, PA can turn to Richard H Searer Funeral Home Inc for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include on-site chapel and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,450 for basic burial and $1,950 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, memorial services, graveside ceremonies, and immediate burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel and columbarium.
Published pricing at Richard H Searer Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $1,950 and basic burial from $3,195. That places direct cremation roughly 18% below 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 Rocky Gap Veterans Cemetery in MD, about 69 miles from Richard H Searer Funeral Home Inc. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Richard H Searer Funeral Home Inc lists these traditions and communities: Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Secular Humanist, and Lgbtq Affirming. Military funeral honors can be part of a religious service; tell the director the order you want.
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 Richard H Searer Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,950, basic burial starts at $3,195. 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 Richard H Searer Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Richard H Searer Funeral Home Inc is located at 115 West 10Th Street in Tyrone, PA. You can reach the home at (814) 684-3216. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Richard H Searer Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
Richard H Searer Funeral Home Inc provides funeral services, cremation services, memorial services, specialty funeral services, graveside ceremonies, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Richard H Searer Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Richard H Searer Funeral Home Inc mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Richard H Searer Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Methodist, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Richard H Searer Funeral Home Inc apart
- Operating continuously since 1854, demonstrating a deep-rooted history in the Tyrone area.
- Offers comprehensive online preplanning tools, including a detailed checklist and an online form to document personal wishes, military service, and service options.
- Provides extensive grief support resources, such as information on GriefShare and The Compassionate Friends, and a '365 Days of Healing' daily email program.
- Specialized veteran services, including assistance with VA benefits, military funeral honors, and burial flags.
- Transparent pricing with a detailed General Price List (GPL) available directly on their website, effective January 15, 2025.
- Operates a branch location, Feller Memorial Home, also within Tyrone, providing additional service points.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Ceremonies
- · Immediate Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Methodist, Catholic.
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.