The Meyers Family Funeral Homes

Veteran services at The Meyers Family Funeral Homes

The Meyers Family Funeral Homes in Philadelphia, PA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "The funeral home has a strong connection to military service, with founder Walter J. Meyers, Sr. being a WWII veteran and Pearl Harbor survivor (US Navy). His sons, Walter J. Meyers, Jr. (Vietnam War, Air National Guard) and James T. Meyers, Sr. (Vietnam War, Air Force), are also veterans. The funeral home's services include arrangements for special military services." Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $999 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

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

Published pricing at The Meyers Family Funeral Homes: direct cremation from $2,495. That places direct cremation roughly 5% above 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 Washington Crossing National Cemetery in PA, approximately 27 miles from The Meyers Family Funeral Homes. The Meyers Family Funeral Homes 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. The Meyers Family Funeral Homes is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at The Meyers Family Funeral Homes cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,495. 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 The Meyers Family Funeral Homes located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

The Meyers Family Funeral Homes is located at 6645 Torresdale Ave. in Philadelphia, PA. You can reach the home at (215) 338-3799. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does The Meyers Family Funeral Homes offer veteran families?

The Meyers Family Funeral Homes provides cremation, traditional funeral, memorial service, graveside service, urn placement, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does The Meyers Family Funeral Homes help veterans with VA burial benefits?

The funeral home has a strong connection to military service, with founder Walter J. Meyers, Sr. being a WWII veteran and Pearl Harbor survivor (US Navy). His sons, Walter J. Meyers, Jr. (Vietnam War, Air National Guard) and James T. Meyers, Sr. (Vietnam War, Air Force), are also veterans. The funeral home's services include arrangements for special military services.

Which faith traditions does The Meyers Family Funeral Homes accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.

What sets The Meyers Family Funeral Homes apart

Multi-generational family ownership and operation since 1946, with multiple family members serving as licensed funeral directors.
Extensive network of five funeral homes across the Delaware Valley (Philadelphia, Jenkintown, Trooper, Bridgeport, and Bensalem).
Proprietary 'Family Shield Credit' funeral financing program offering budget-friendly payment options and quick approval.
Deep community involvement of staff members in local civic and religious organizations, including the Knights of Columbus, American Legion, and Rotary Club.

Military & veteran services offered

★Memorial Service

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Graveside Service
· Committal Service

Cremation

· Cremation
· Urn Placement
· Urn Burial
· Ash Scattering

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· St. Leo’s Knights of Columbus Council #1294
· St. John Neumann Assembly
· William D. Oxley American Legion Post #133
· Immaculate Conception BVM Church
· Visitation BVM RC Church
· Knights of Columbus 7565
· Rotary Club of Norristown
· Commercial Club

Specializations

· Funeral Financing

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic.

Branches of service supported

Based on the home's stated services and specializations, The Meyers Family Funeral Homes has documented experience supporting the following branches:

Navy Air Force

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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.