Veteran services at Ambrose Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
For veterans in Lansdowne, MD, Ambrose Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions veterans cemetery burial. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,676 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, online memorials, and burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Ambrose Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.: direct cremation from $1,676. That places direct cremation roughly 27% below the Maryland median ($2,300). 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 Baltimore National Cemetery in MD, about 2 miles from Ambrose Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 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.
We list about 313 funeral homes in Maryland. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Ambrose Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,676. 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 Ambrose Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Ambrose Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. is located at 2719 Hammonds Ferry Rd. in Lansdowne, MD. You can reach the home at (410) 242-2211. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Ambrose Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. offer veteran families?
Ambrose Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. provides pre-planning, grief counseling, obituaries, merchandise, funeral arrangements, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Ambrose Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Ambrose Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. mentions veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Ambrose Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Lutheran, Catholic, Byzantine Catholic families, among others.
What sets Ambrose Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. apart
- Family-owned and operated since 1936, with owners residing locally for a personal connection.
- Two convenient locations in Arbutus and Lansdowne, close to BWI-Marshall airport and hotels.
- Offers a year of free daily grief support emails and extensive online grief resources, including specific guidance for children.
- Provides customized online memorials with tribute videos and facilitates flower ordering directly from obituaries.
- Claims affordable and reasonable pricing, with flexible payment options.
- Actively involved in the local community through various associations and churches.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Holy Nativity Lutheran Church
- · Catholic Community of Ascension and St. Augustine Church & School
- · Greater Arbutus Business Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Maryland State Funeral Directors Association
- · Howard Lodge 101
- · Arbutus Community Association
- · Arbutus Senior Center
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Lutheran, Catholic, Byzantine Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English, Chinese, Burmese.
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.