Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home, Inc.

Veteran services at Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home, Inc.

For veterans in Tunkhannock, PA, Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home, Inc. coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "The funeral home offers specialized Veterans Services, and owner Louis J. Marcho is actively involved in community events honoring veterans, including bringing The Wall That Heals to Tunkhannock." Published pricing lists $5,300 for basic burial and $3,380 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, veterans services, traditions cremation service, memories memorial service, graveside cremation service, and non-ceremonial cremation. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

The nearest VA national cemetery is Woodlawn National Cemetery in NY, approximately 60 miles from Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home, Inc.. Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home, Inc. can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Pennsylvania has approximately 1,623 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home, Inc. is among them.

Frequently asked questions

Does Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home, Inc. publish funeral prices?

Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home, Inc. has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (570) 836-3321, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.

Where is Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 73 West Tioga St. in Tunkhannock, PA. You can reach the home at (570) 836-3321. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?

Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home, Inc. provides immediate need, traditional services, cremation services, personalization, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?

The funeral home offers specialized Veterans Services, and owner Louis J. Marcho is actively involved in community events honoring veterans, including bringing The Wall That Heals to Tunkhannock.

Which faith traditions does Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Christian (Catholic, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Assembly of God, Seventh-day Adventist) families, among others.

What sets Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home, Inc. apart

Leadership by Louis Marcho, whose personal experience of early paternal loss informs a deeply empathetic approach to funeral service.
Presence of Charlie, a professionally trained, hypoallergenic Labradoodle Certified Therapy Dog, offering comfort to families.
Recipient of the 2020 National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) Pursuit of Excellence Award, recognizing adherence to high ethical and professional standards.
Newly renovated facility blending traditional warmth with modern comforts, including a main viewing area for 150 guests and private sitting areas.
Active community involvement, including participation in events like the Veteran’s Breakfast and bringing The Wall That Heals to Tunkhannock.

Military & veteran services offered

★Veterans Services

★Memories Memorial Service

Burial & cremation services

Cremation

· Cremation Services
· Traditions Cremation Service
· Graveside Cremation Service
· Non-Ceremonial Cremation
· Scattering Cremation
· Private Family Farewell Cremation

On-site facilities

· Main Viewing Area

· Private Sitting Areas

· Arrangement Room

· Newly Renovated Facility

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· National Funeral Directors Association
· Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association

Specializations

· Certified Therapy Dog
· Veterans Services

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Christian (Catholic, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Assembly of God, Seventh-day Adventist). Languages spoken at the home: English.

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The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.

DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.

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How honors are coordinated

Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.

For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.