Veteran services at Simons Funeral Home, Inc.
Simons Funeral Home, Inc. serves veteran families in Pittsburgh, PA with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Published pricing lists $5,981 for basic burial and $3,340 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation and green burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Simons Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $3,340. That places direct cremation roughly 41% above the Pennsylvania median ($2,375). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in PA, about 17 miles from Simons 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
What does a funeral at Simons Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,340. Eligible veterans can offset these costs with a VA burial allowance, and burial in a VA national cemetery is provided at no charge.
Where is Simons Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Simons Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 7720 Perry Hwy. in Pittsburgh, PA. You can reach the home at (412) 367-3100. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Simons Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
Simons Funeral Home, Inc. provides traditional funeral, cremation, green burial, anatomical body donation, preplanning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Simons Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Simons Funeral Home, Inc. mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Simons Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (various denominations), Jewish, Multicultural families, among others.
What sets Simons Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Multi-generational family ownership (4th and 5th generations actively involved).
- Offers green burial services, catering to environmentally conscious preferences.
- Features certified celebrant and chaplain Darel Greenfield for personalized ceremonies.
- Provides comfort through therapy dogs, Laken and Bo, on-site.
- Specializes in veteran funeral benefits and military honors.
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Green Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
- · Green Burial Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian (various denominations), Jewish, Multicultural.
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.