Veteran services at William Snyder Funeral Home
William Snyder Funeral Home, located in Irwin, PA, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. 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 veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in PA, about 23 miles from William Snyder Funeral Home. 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
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, so 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?
In its own description of its veteran services, William Snyder Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
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 and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Norwin Chamber of Commerce
Specialties
- · Personalized funeral services
- · Ground burial
- · Cremation options
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: 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..
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.