Veteran services at Vaia Funeral Home Inc
Vaia Funeral Home Inc in Delmont, PA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On Google it averages 4.0 stars across 17 reviews.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial services, cremation services, memorials & celebrations, and veterans benefits. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Vaia Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $2,200. That places direct cremation roughly 7% 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 32 miles from Vaia 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.
Vaia Funeral Home Inc has a 4.0-star rating from 17 Google reviews.
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 Vaia Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,200. 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 Vaia Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Vaia Funeral Home Inc is located at 463 Athena Drive in Delmont, PA. You can reach the home at (724) 468-1177. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Vaia Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
Vaia Funeral Home Inc provides burial services, cremation services, specialty funeral services, memorials & celebrations, advanced planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Vaia Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Vaia Funeral Home Inc mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
How do families rate Vaia Funeral Home Inc?
Vaia Funeral Home Inc holds a 4.0-star rating across 17 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Vaia Funeral Home Inc apart
- A 9000 square foot facility with a white Indiana limestone exterior, designed for full accessibility with no steps and a wheelchair available.
- Features a heated drive-through carport for guest convenience and comfort.
- Includes a dedicated children's room with toys and a coffee lounge with complimentary beverages.
- Offers a casket display room showing full caskets, not partial cut-offs, for selection.
- Staff includes an NFDA Certified Pre-Planning Consultant (Anthony J. “Tony” Vaia).
- Provides comprehensive administrative assistance, including coordinating clergy, notifying cemeteries, and handling paperwork for Social Security, insurance, and veterans' benefits.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Urns & Keepsakes
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association
- · Westmoreland County Funeral Directors Association
What families have said
When a deceased's pre-arranged Catholic wishes were changed by family, the director hadn't explained legal override rights—critical for anyone with specific ceremonial needs. Reviews were mixed: Flash earned praise for skilled service in other cases, but body-preparation errors and rushed services were documented.
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.