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21st Century Funerals — Families and Community
While death may be eternal , customs and traditions are ephemeral in comparison . So if you haven ’ t been to a funeral in a while , you ’ re not only fortunate , you ’ re also in for a surprise .
Today ’ s funerals and memorial services are no longer strict , black-tie events . Just as offices have opened up casual Fridays for workers , so too have families been more lenient on funeral customs and attire .
“ I think a lot of it has to do with the changing norms of society in general ,” said Scott Beinhauer , Director of Operations . “ Getting people to the ceremony to be supportive of the family is the goal , so whether they ’ re wearing suits or shorts really shouldn ’ t matter .”
And , with Beinhauer ’ s dedication to veterans ’ services , the funerals and visitations there aren ’ t just for the elderly who have passed on .
“ Veterans come from all walks of life and are of all ages .
Unfortunately , many of them pass away fairly young , so you have young families left behind , many of whom haven ’ t been to a funeral since possibly a grandparent passing on in their early youth , so this is all new territory for many people ,” Scott said . “ What attire to wear is trivial compared to the emotional support these families will need to move on .”
Both Rick and Scott Beinhauer are U . S . Army veterans . As a member of the Veterans & Family Memorial Care Association , Beinhauer Family Funeral Homes can help families of veterans navigate the red tape and ensure their loved ones receive all honors and accolades they deserve at their funeral service .
By being a Veterans & Family Memorial Care provider , Beinhauer can help you take advantage of the VFMC free burial registration program . The program also offers a 10 percent discount to veterans and their spouses for funeral and cremation prearrangements . Beinhauer also processes federal , state , and county benefit applications at no cost to your , family .
Going a step further , Beinhauer also supports programs such as Stockings for Soldiers , a Christmas program through which stockings are distributed to members of the community between October 1 and
December 1 , who fill them with donations that can be used by military personnel deployed abroad .
The Fallen Heroes Program is the Beinhauer Family Funeral Homes ’ commitment to honor the men and women who make the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty . This includes those brave individuals who are serving in armed forces or serve as police officers , firefighters , or EMS personnel . Beinhauer ’ s Fallen Heroes Program applies to anyone killed in action or in the line of duty . These courageous individuals assume daily risks beyond those taken by most Americans . For that reason , and to honor their special dedication , Beinhauer is proud to offer many valuable services at no cost to the family of a fallen hero at any of the locations ( funeral homes or cemetery ).
“ There ’ s a lot that goes on here beyond funerals ,” said Scott . We have an onsite crematory in our Dormont location with state-of-the-art technology and the ability for families to witness cremations in an aesthetically pleasing environment . Our family also manages Woodruff Memorial Park Cemetery located on Route 19 in North Strabane . The newly constructed Community Mausoleum offers magnificent crypt entombment as well as extensive cremation niches , including bronze and beveled glass and a beautiful indoor chapel . Adjacent to the human cemetery , Peaceful Pastures provides a final resting place for pets of any kind , including the area ’ s only pet funeral and cremation center housing its own cemetery . For more information on Beinhauer Family Funeral Homes , including all the services provided and directions to the five locations and cemetery , go to beinhauer . com .
For information specifically regarding veterans ’ benefits , go to beinhauer . com / veterans-funeral benefits . You can also call at 724.941.3211 .
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