Robert H Halverson Funeral Home

Veteran services at Robert H Halverson Funeral Home

For veterans in Somerset, PA, Robert H Halverson Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,200 for basic burial and $2,550 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial service, burial, and cremation. 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 Rocky Gap Veterans Cemetery in MD, about 31 miles from Robert H Halverson 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

What sets Robert H Halverson Funeral Home apart

• Operates from a building originally constructed as a private residence in 1926, later expanded in 1986 to include a chapel, viewing room, and casket selection room.
• Maintains a long operational history, serving Somerset County since 1958.
• Current owner, James H. Kight, is a licensed funeral director with over 40 years of experience in the profession.
• Offers a year of complimentary daily grief support messages via email, in addition to providing links to external grief resources.
• Provides specialized services for veterans, including assistance with headstones and burial flags.
• Affiliated with multiple professional and community organizations, including the National Funeral Directors Association, Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association, Somerset County Funeral Directors Association, IOOF Lodge #438, and the Western PA Fireman’s Association.

Military and veteran services listed

Burial and cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations and specialties

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Catholic, Christian, Lutheran, Methodist, Nazarene, Church of the Brethren, United Church of Christ, Mennonite.

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.