Veteran services at Skirpan Funeral Home, Inc.
For veterans in Brownsville, PA, Skirpan Funeral Home, Inc. coordinates military honors and burial benefits. The team handles VA burial allowances, honor-guard coordination, and national-cemetery scheduling. On-site amenities include off-street parking lots, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,000 for basic burial and $2,150 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Google shows 3.0 stars from 2 reviews.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial donations, burial vaults, cremation vaults, veterans services, burial, and cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Skirpan Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,150. That places direct cremation roughly 9% below 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 36 miles from Skirpan 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.
Skirpan Funeral Home, Inc. lists these traditions and communities: Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Secular Humanist, and Lgbtq Affirming. Military funeral honors can be part of a religious service; tell the director the order you want.
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 Skirpan Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,150. 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 Skirpan Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Skirpan Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 135 Park St. in Brownsville, PA. You can reach the home at (724) 785-6488. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Skirpan Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
Skirpan Funeral Home, Inc. provides funeral services, pre-planning, grief support, online tributes, memorial donations, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Skirpan Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Skirpan 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 Skirpan Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Roman Catholic families, among others.
How do families rate Skirpan Funeral Home, Inc.?
Skirpan Funeral Home, Inc. holds a 3.0-star rating across 2 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Skirpan Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Brownsville's oldest and largest continuously family-owned funeral home, operating since 1922.
- Purpose-built facility constructed in 1960, situated on over 50 acres in a private, country-like setting.
- Extensive merchandise selection room featuring 25-28 full-sized caskets, not quarter-sized models.
- Equipped with a full-capacity power generator to ensure uninterrupted services during outages.
- Operates Patriot Monument Company, specializing in bronze memorials with advanced design software and a dedicated display room.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Vaults
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation Vaults
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Patriot Monument Company
Specialties
- · Family Owned
- · Bronze Memorials
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Roman Catholic.
What families have said
One reviewer reported an unprofessional interaction with staff.
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.