Veteran services at William Snyder Funeral Home
William Snyder Funeral Home, located in Irwin, PA, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "William Snyder & Forgie Snyder Funeral Homes, Inc. offers comprehensive veteran services, including assistance with applications for military honors, Presidential Memorial Certificates, and veteran memorial markers or headstones. They provide guidance on eligibility for veteran burial benefits for active duty members, selected reservists, and honorably discharged former military personnel." On-site amenities include large parking area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,405 for basic burial and $2,265 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The nearest VA national cemetery is National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in PA, approximately 23 miles from William Snyder Funeral Home. William Snyder Funeral Home 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. William Snyder Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
Does William Snyder Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
William Snyder Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (724) 863-1200, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is William Snyder Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
William Snyder Funeral Home is located at 521 Main Street in Irwin, PA. You can reach the home at (724) 863-1200. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does William Snyder Funeral Home offer veteran families?
William Snyder Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation services, grief support, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does William Snyder Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
William Snyder & Forgie Snyder Funeral Homes, Inc. offers comprehensive veteran services, including assistance with applications for military honors, Presidential Memorial Certificates, and veteran memorial markers or headstones. They provide guidance on eligibility for veteran burial benefits for active duty members, selected reservists, and honorably discharged former military personnel.
Which faith traditions does William Snyder Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, Nazarene, Methodist, Presbyterian families, among others.
What sets William Snyder Funeral Home apart
- Two distinct locations in Irwin and East McKeesport, offering expanded service area.
- 24/7 direct staff availability by phone, avoiding automated answering services for immediate assistance.
- Comprehensive online grief support resources, including interactive videos and daily email affirmations, featuring Executive Counseling Director Dr. Virginia Simpson.
- Multi-generational family history in funeral service, dating back to 1884, with the business established in 1869.
- Specialized veteran services, including assistance with benefits, military honors, Presidential Memorial Certificates, and memorial markers.
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Norwin Chamber of Commerce
Specializations
- · Personalized funeral services
- · Ground burial
- · Cremation options
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Lutheran, Nazarene, Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist, United Church of Christ, Assembly of God, Christian (Non-denominational/Protestant). Languages spoken at the home: The funeral home's website features a Google Translate widget, offering translation into numerous languages for website content. This indicates an effort to be accessible to diverse linguistic backgrounds, though it does not confirm staff fluency in these languages..
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.