Veteran services at Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home, Inc.
For veterans in Tunkhannock, PA, Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home, Inc. coordinates military honors and burial benefits. The team handles VA burial allowances, honor-guard coordination, and national-cemetery scheduling. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, veterans services, traditions cremation service, memories memorial service, graveside cremation service, and non-ceremonial cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Woodlawn National Cemetery in NY, about 60 miles from Sheldon-Kukuchka 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 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, so 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?
Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home, Inc. assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Traditions Cremation Service
- · Graveside Cremation Service
- · Non-Ceremonial Cremation
- · Scattering Cremation
- · Private Family Farewell Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Certified Therapy Dog
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian (Catholic, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Assembly of God, Seventh-day Adventist). Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.