Veteran services at Workman Funeral Homes, Inc
Workman Funeral Homes, Inc in Columbia, PA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, memorial services, graveside service, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Workman Funeral Homes, Inc: direct cremation from $1,790. That places direct cremation roughly 25% below 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 Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in PA, about 27 miles from Workman Funeral Homes, 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.
Workman Funeral Homes, Inc lists these traditions and communities: Catholic. Military funeral honors can be part of a religious service; tell the director the order you want.
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 Workman Funeral Homes, Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,790. 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 Workman Funeral Homes, Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Workman Funeral Homes, Inc is located at 31 South 8Th Street in Columbia, PA. You can reach the home at (717) 684-6633. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Workman Funeral Homes, Inc offer veteran families?
Workman Funeral Homes, Inc provides traditional funeral service, cremation, memorial services, graveside service, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Workman Funeral Homes, Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Workman Funeral Homes, Inc mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Workman Funeral Homes, Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Methodist, Catholic, Church of the Brethren, Presbyterian, Baptist families, among others.
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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Urns
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Lancaster County Funeral Directors Association
- · Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association (PFDA)
- · National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
- · Mountville Cemetery
- · Mountville Community Service Foundation
- · St. Paul's United Methodist Church
- · B.P.O.E. Lodge #1074
- · Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Specialties
- · Thumbies Fingerprint Keepsakes
- · Cremation Jewelry
- · Handblown Glass Memorials
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Methodist, Catholic, Church of the Brethren, Presbyterian, Baptist, Lutheran, Mennonite. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.