Veteran services at Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services
Veteran families in Monaca, PA can turn to Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services serves veteran families of Monaca and Beaver County, ensuring veteran loved ones receive all deserved benefits and honors." Published pricing lists $4,695 for basic burial and $2,090 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, burial, and veteran services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services: direct cremation from $2,090. That places direct cremation roughly 12% below the Pennsylvania median ($2,375). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in PA, approximately 27 miles from Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services. Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services 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. Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,090. 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 Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services is located at 1119 Washington Avenue in Monaca, PA. You can reach the home at (724) 728-4000. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services offer veteran families?
Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services provides funerals, cremation, burial, planning, personalization, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services serves veteran families of Monaca and Beaver County, ensuring veteran loved ones receive all deserved benefits and honors.
Which faith traditions does Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Presbyterian, Lutheran, Methodist, Baptist families, among others.
What sets Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services apart
- Area's only Cremation with Confidence™ provider
- Consistently voted "Best in the Valley" for multiple years
- Offers a dedicated Hospitality House for receptions and gatherings
- Provides an online funeral estimator for transparent pricing inquiries
- Features extensive facility renovations including Swarovski crystal chandeliers and valet parking
- Hospice Caregiver Award Program recognizing local caregivers
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Cremation With Confidence Provider
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Presbyterian, Lutheran, Methodist, Baptist, Reformed, Evangelical Free. Languages spoken at the home: English.
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
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.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow 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.