Veteran services at Brinsfield Funeral Homes & Crematory
Brinsfield Funeral Homes & Crematory serves veteran families in Charlotte Hall, MD with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. Published pricing lists $5,395 for basic burial and $2,645 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial service, graveside service, mass of christian burial, burial, and cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Brinsfield Funeral Homes & Crematory: direct cremation from $2,645. That places direct cremation roughly 15% above 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 Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery in MD, about 32 miles from Brinsfield Funeral Homes & Crematory. 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 Brinsfield Funeral Homes & Crematory cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,645. 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 Brinsfield Funeral Homes & Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Brinsfield Funeral Homes & Crematory is located at 30195 Three Notch Road in Charlotte Hall, MD. You can reach the home at (301) 472-4400. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Brinsfield Funeral Homes & Crematory offer veteran families?
Brinsfield Funeral Homes & Crematory provides online funeral services, pre-planning, funeral service, memorial service, visitation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Brinsfield Funeral Homes & Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Brinsfield Funeral Homes & Crematory mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Brinsfield Funeral Homes & Crematory accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, Episcopal families, among others.
What sets Brinsfield Funeral Homes & Crematory apart
- Operates two distinct locations in St. Mary's County, Maryland (Leonardtown and Charlotte Hall).
- Offers online funeral services with live streaming capabilities.
- Provides an extensive online grief resource library, 'Griefwords,' from the Center for Loss and Life Transition.
- Emphasizes personalized services to honor unique family requests and traditions.
- Family-owned business with multiple family members serving as licensed funeral directors.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Interment
- · Mass Of Christian Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Inurnment
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
Specialties
- · Veterans Benefits
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, Episcopal. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.