Veteran services at Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home & Cremation Center
Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home & Cremation Center, located in Chambersburg, PA, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,385 for basic burial and $3,975 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, memorial service, graveside service, and burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home & Cremation Center: direct cremation from $3,975. That places direct cremation roughly 67% 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 Rocky Gap Veterans Cemetery in MD, about 55 miles from Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home & Cremation Center. 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 Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home & Cremation Center cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,975. 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 Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home & Cremation Center located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home & Cremation Center is located at 333 Falling Spring Rd. in Chambersburg, PA. You can reach the home at (717) 264-6416. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home & Cremation Center offer veteran families?
Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home & Cremation Center provides cremation, traditional funeral service, memorial service, graveside service, burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home & Cremation Center help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home & Cremation Center mentions veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home & Cremation Center accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Lutheran, United Brethren, Non-denominational Christian, Free Methodist, Presbyterian families, among others.
What sets Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home & Cremation Center apart
- Operates an on-site crematorium, providing complete care without third-party involvement for cremation services.
- Four generations of continuous family ownership and operation in funeral service, dating back to 1919.
- Implements a strict cremation process that includes a positive identification viewing for family members.
- Offers funeral financing through a partnership with LendingUSA, providing flexible payment schedules.
- Deeply rooted local, family-owned business with extensive community affiliations and a focus on personalized service for area residents.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Cremation Association of North America
- · National Funeral Director's Association
- · Capital City Funeral Director's Association
- · George Washington Lodge # 143 F & AM
- · American Legion Post 232
- · Orrstown Lodge #262 F. & A.M.
- · Hub City Club
- · Chambersburg Noon Lion's Club
Specialties
- · Children & Grief
- · Funeral Financing
- · Grief Support
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Lutheran, United Brethren, Non-denominational Christian, Free Methodist, Presbyterian, Orthodox Christian, Catholic, Mennonite, Baptist, Church of the Brethren. Languages spoken at the home: English.
Branches of service mentioned
Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home & Cremation Center's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.