Workman Funeral Homes, Inc

Veteran services at Workman Funeral Homes, Inc

Workman Funeral Homes, Inc in Columbia, PA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Workman Funeral Homes assists veterans and their families in obtaining benefits including burial and cemetery plot allowances, National Cemetery eligibility, federal and county benefits, monument eligibility, military honor guards, Presidential Memorial Certificates, flags, and free veterans death certificates." On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,695 for basic burial and $1,790 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation, memorial services, graveside service, and veterans services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

On-site facilities of note include on-site chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.

Published pricing at Workman Funeral Homes, Inc: direct cremation from $1,790. That places direct cremation roughly 25% below 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 27 miles from Workman Funeral Homes, Inc. Workman Funeral Homes, Inc can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Workman Funeral Homes, Inc also accommodates Catholic 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. Workman Funeral Homes, Inc is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What sets Workman Funeral Homes, Inc apart

• Family-owned and operated since 1962, with licensed funeral directors Gregory J. and Dolores H. Workman residing above the Mountville location.
• Personalized service with a consistent funeral director guiding families through the entire process, unlike larger firms.
• Offers unique memorial keepsakes including Thumbies® fingerprint jewelry, cremation jewelry, and handblown glass memorials.
• Provides modern service options such as drive-thru, walk-thru, and live-streaming services.
• Equipped with new audio and video systems at both locations for enhanced personalization through photo displays, custom music, and DVD tributes.

Military & veteran services offered

Burial & cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations & specializations

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Methodist, Catholic, Church of the Brethren, Presbyterian, Baptist, Lutheran, Mennonite. Languages spoken at the home: English.

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.