Veteran services at William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc.
William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc., located in Rochester, PA, assists those who served and their families. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies.
The home lists these veteran-related services: honoring veterans, burial, and cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include columbarium.
Published pricing at William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $3,110. That places direct cremation roughly 31% 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 National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in PA, about 28 miles from William Murphy 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.
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 William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,110. 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 William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 349 Adams Street in Rochester, PA. You can reach the home at (724) 775-0309. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc. provides service options, honoring veterans, pre-planning, burial, cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc. assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Beaver-Lawrence County Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Honoring Veterans
- · Pre-Planning
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.