Wackerman Funeral Home, Inc.

Veteran services at Wackerman Funeral Home, Inc.

Wackerman Funeral Home, Inc. serves veteran families in Philadelphia, PA with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Wackerman Funeral Home assists with securing a U.S. flag for the casket, arranging for full military honors upon request, notifying the Social Security Administration for the $255 death benefit for eligible spouses or minor children, and informing the county regarding potential death benefits for veterans." Published pricing lists $5,350 for basic burial and $2,620 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Published pricing at Wackerman Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,620. That places direct cremation roughly 10% 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 16 miles from Wackerman Funeral Home, Inc.. Wackerman Funeral Home, Inc. 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. Wackerman Funeral Home, Inc. is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Wackerman Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,620. 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 Wackerman Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Wackerman Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 8060 Verree Road in Philadelphia, PA. You can reach the home at (215) 342-5200. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Wackerman Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?

Wackerman Funeral Home, Inc. provides traditional funeral services, cremations, out-of-town arrangements, pre-arrangements, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Wackerman Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Wackerman Funeral Home assists with securing a U.S. flag for the casket, arranging for full military honors upon request, notifying the Social Security Administration for the $255 death benefit for eligible spouses or minor children, and informing the county regarding potential death benefits for veterans.

Which faith traditions does Wackerman Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran families, among others.

What sets Wackerman Funeral Home, Inc. apart

Operated by the Wackerman family for three generations, ensuring continuity and personal involvement in services.
Offers detailed handicap accessibility, including a flat access way, carport parking, and specific guidance for entry.
Participates in the SecurChoice™ program for pre-arrangements, providing financial security through irrevocable funeral trusts or insurance policies.
Provides extensive local resources on their website, including lists of florists, restaurants, and lodging for visiting families.

Burial & cremation services

Cremation

· Cremations

On-site facilities

· Handicap Accessible

· Flat Access Way

· Carport

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· National Funeral Directors Association
· Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association

Specializations

· Veteran services
· Military Honors
· Traditional funeral services
· Cremations
· Out-of-town arrangements
· Pre-arrangements
· Direct cremation
· Green funeral

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Lutheran.

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.

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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.