Veteran services at Beeson Funeral Home of Newark
Beeson Funeral Home of Newark, located in Newark, DE, assists those who served and their families. The team handles VA burial allowances, honor-guard coordination, and national-cemetery scheduling.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery - New Castle County in DE, about 5 miles from Beeson Funeral Home of Newark. 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 68 funeral homes in Delaware. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
Does Beeson Funeral Home of Newark publish funeral prices?
Beeson Funeral Home of Newark has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (302) 453-1900 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Beeson Funeral Home of Newark located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Beeson Funeral Home of Newark is located at 2053 Pulaski Highway in Newark, DE. You can reach the home at (302) 453-1900. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Beeson Funeral Home of Newark help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Beeson Funeral Home of Newark 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.
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.