Veteran services at RJ Slater IV Funeral Home
For veterans in New Kensington, PA, RJ Slater IV Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,995 for basic burial and $1,190 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, memorial service, graveside service, immediate burial, veteran services, and online memorials. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in PA, about 29 miles from RJ Slater IV Funeral Home. 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
Does RJ Slater IV Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
RJ Slater IV Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (412) 337-7504 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is RJ Slater IV Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
RJ Slater IV Funeral Home is located at 1000 Freeport Road in New Kensington, PA. You can reach the home at (412) 337-7504. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does RJ Slater IV Funeral Home offer veteran families?
RJ Slater IV Funeral Home provides cremation, traditional funeral service, memorial service, graveside service, immediate burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does RJ Slater IV Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, RJ Slater IV Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets RJ Slater IV Funeral Home apart
- On-site crematory, ensuring loved ones never leave their care.
- Transparent and affordable pricing with various packages, including a Direct Cremation Package starting at $1,095 and a One-Day Funeral Package at $4,995.
- Emphasis on personalization through photos, videos, artwork, music, and readings.
- Comprehensive support services, including pre-planning, veteran services, and grief resources.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Immediate Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Affordable Funeral and Cremation Services
- · On-site Crematory
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.