Veteran services at Schisler Funeral Home Inc
For veterans in Northampton, PA, Schisler Funeral Home Inc coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork and veterans cemetery burial.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, graveside burial, grave markers, memorialization options, ground memorialization, and above-ground memorialization. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Washington Crossing National Cemetery in PA, about 43 miles from Schisler 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.
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 Schisler Funeral Home Inc publish funeral prices?
Schisler Funeral Home Inc has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (610) 262-2727 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Schisler Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Schisler Funeral Home Inc is located at 2119 Washington Avenue in Northampton, PA. You can reach the home at (610) 262-2727. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Schisler Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
Schisler Funeral Home Inc provides funeral services, cremation services, pre-need arrangements, graveside burial, deceased preparation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Schisler Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Schisler Funeral Home Inc mentions VA benefits paperwork and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Schisler Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for All Christian denominations (e.g., Lutheran, United Church of Christ, Catholic, Moravian, Wesleyan, Evangelical Free, Baptist), All faiths (as stated by the funeral home) families, among others.
What sets Schisler Funeral Home Inc apart
- Fifth-generation family-owned business established in 1929, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to the community.
- Operates four distinct locations across Northampton and Carbon counties, providing broad regional coverage in the Lehigh Valley.
- Features an on-site crematory, offering families direct cremation services and ensuring continuity of care.
- Offers unique memorialization options such as Sea Burial and Living Urn, alongside traditional choices.
- Provides extensive grief support resources through the Griefwords Online Library, affiliated with the Center for Loss and Life Transition.
- Actively involved in community events and local sponsorships, including library maintenance, veteran appreciation, and school safety programs.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Center for Loss and Life Transition
Specialties
- · Veteran Information
- · Personalized Service
- · All Religious Denominations
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: All Christian denominations (e.g., Lutheran, United Church of Christ, Catholic, Moravian, Wesleyan, Evangelical Free, Baptist), All faiths (as stated by the funeral home).
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.