Veteran services at Visneski Funeral Home Inc.
Visneski Funeral Home Inc. in Danville, PA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Visneski Funeral Home, Inc. explicitly offers specialized services for veterans." Published pricing lists $5,495 for basic burial and $2,595 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, veterans services, cremation following funeral service, cremation preceding funeral service, direct cremation, and burial at sea. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Visneski Funeral Home Inc.: direct cremation from $2,595. That places direct cremation roughly 9% 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 Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in PA, approximately 38 miles from Visneski Funeral Home Inc.. Visneski Funeral Home Inc. can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Visneski Funeral Home Inc. also accommodates Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Secular Humanist, and Lgbtq Affirming traditions for veterans whose religious or cultural observance shapes the service. Military honors can be integrated into the family's tradition with no conflict — the honor detail observes the family's pace.
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. Visneski Funeral Home Inc. is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Visneski Funeral Home Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,595. 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 Visneski Funeral Home Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Visneski Funeral Home Inc. is located at 42 West Mahoning Street in Danville, PA. You can reach the home at (570) 275-1271. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Visneski Funeral Home Inc. offer veteran families?
Visneski Funeral Home Inc. provides full service funerals, cremation services, long distance arrangements, veterans services, cremation following funeral service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Visneski Funeral Home Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Visneski Funeral Home, Inc. explicitly offers specialized services for veterans.
Which faith traditions does Visneski Funeral Home Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Presbyterian, Baptist, Episcopal, Lutheran (ELCA) families, among others.
What sets Visneski Funeral Home Inc. apart
- Family-owned and operated for over 40 years by the Visneski family (Gary, Conaley, and Paige).
- Operates out of Danville's oldest established funeral home building, originally constructed in 1867, which has undergone multiple restoration projects.
- Provides a home-like atmosphere and extends warm hospitality to all who enter.
- Long-standing partnership (over 30 years) with Pomfret Manor Crematory in Sunbury for cremation services.
- Offers comprehensive guidance on various ash scattering options and international transport of cremated remains.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial At Sea
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Cremation Following Funeral Service
- · Cremation Preceding Funeral Service
- · Direct Cremation
- · Ash Scattering
On-site facilities
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Presbyterian, Baptist, Episcopal, Lutheran (ELCA), Missionary. Languages spoken at the home: English.
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
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.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow 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.