Veteran services at Arehart-Echols Funeral Home, P.A.
Arehart-Echols Funeral Home, P.A. is a funeral home in Plata, MD that accepts veteran families and provides military funeral honors coordination through the Department of Defense honors program.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery in MD, approximately 18 miles from Arehart-Echols Funeral Home, P.A.. Arehart-Echols Funeral Home, P.A. can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Arehart-Echols Funeral Home, P.A. holds a 4.9-star rating from 17 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Arehart-Echols Funeral Home, P.A.. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“If I could give this place a 100 star rating I would! I can’t tell you how happy we were when we walked in and saw my mom laying there. She looked even more beautiful in death like she was sleeping. We had to wait over two weeks to have her funeral due to the church scheduling. We were worried how mom would look being how much time had passed but Arehart-Echols had a magical touch!!! They did such a wonderful job on my mom. She looked so beautiful! David was always so kind and respectful to us and always made himself available to us. Thank you so very kindly, David!”
“A friend of mine had to make funeral arrangements lately for a loved one, which can be very emotional and devastating. Arehart- Echols managed his situation with respect, tact and a heart. My friend wanted to add and subtract certain parts of the contract. They accommodated his wishes immediately without questions. I would refer them with five stars anytime”
“You will not find a more considerate funeral home in Southern Maryland. Arehart Echols even has staff at the door to cordially greet your (family's) guests and proactively accommodate those that may need assistance. Staff stays at the front door to be conveniently available for the family and their guests.”
“No one wants to have to experience the death of a loved one, but it is a part of life. They were truly amazing, compassionate, and professional when it came to the sudden death if my mother. Thank you David and staff for all of your help through this trying time.....”
“David the Funeral Director was amazing. He is understanding and helped my family through our difficult time. I would highly recommend his funeral home”
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow 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.