Timothy E Hartle Funeral Home

Veteran services at Timothy E Hartle Funeral Home

Veteran families in Franklin, PA can turn to Timothy E Hartle Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,185 for basic burial and $2,350 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

The home lists these veteran-related services: burial, cremation, direct burial, and direct cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Published pricing at Timothy E Hartle Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,350. That places direct cremation roughly 1% 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 Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home Cemetery in PA, about 53 miles from Timothy E Hartle Funeral Home. 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 sets Timothy E Hartle Funeral Home apart

• A "Compassionate Services Policy" providing no-cost professional services and facility use for families of individuals under 18, public servants lost in the line of duty, U.S. Armed Forces members serving in conflict, and legally ordained clergy.
• Membership in Selected Independent Funeral Homes, an invitation-only organization for firms demonstrating high standards of service and integrity.
• Timothy Hartle's personal connection as a Franklin native and his extensive experience working with established funeral service families.
• Direct and transparent advice on funeral pre-planning, including a caution that pre-paying may not always be the most financially prudent option for all individuals.
• Offering cremation-specific caskets at prices comparable to or lower than rental caskets, with the potential for charitable donation and federal tax deductions upon written permission.

Military and veteran services listed

Burial and cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations and specialties

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Assembly of God, Baptist, Baptist - Independent, Baptist - Southern, Charismatic, Roman Catholic, Church of God, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormon), Episcopal, Evangelical, Foursquare, Full Gospel, Jehovah's Witnesses, Judaic (Synagogues), Missionary Alliance, Nazarene, Non-Denominational, Interdenominational, Presbyterian, Seventh-Day Adventist, United Brethren, United Methodist. Languages spoken at the home: English.

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.