Veteran services at Beall Funeral Home
Beall Funeral Home, located in Bowie, MD, assists those who served and their families. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include on_site_chapel, reception_space, and ample_parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,150 for basic burial and $1,885 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, and cremation_society. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on_site_chapel.
Published pricing at Beall Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,885. That places direct cremation roughly 18% 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 Crownsville Veterans Cemetery in MD, about 9 miles from Beall Funeral Home. 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 Beall Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,885. 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 Beall Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Beall Funeral Home is located at 6512 Crain Highway in Bowie, MD. You can reach the home at (301) 805-5544. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Beall Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Beall Funeral Home provides cremation, burial, pre_planning_services, cremation_society, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Beall Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Beall Funeral Home assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does Beall Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Episcopal, Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran families, among others.
What sets Beall Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned and operated by Thomas P. Zizos.
- Offers one year of free daily grief support emails.
- Provides free access to Dr. Jason Troyer's GriefPlan Video Program.
- Facility is handicapped accessible with an on-site chapel and reception hall.
- Offers Legacy Touch fingerprint impression jewelry.
- Provides hearse alternatives for services.
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · burial
Cremation
- · cremation
- · cremation_society
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Funeral Home
Specialties
- · veterans_military_honors
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Episcopal, Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran, Jewish.
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.