Veteran services at Chesapeake Crematory, LLC
For veterans in Beltsville, MD, Chesapeake Crematory, LLC coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include reception room and chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,070 for basic burial and $2,705 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $2,055. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, funeral & memorial services, prepaid cremation, veteran funeral specialists, memorial programs and stationery, and cremation urns. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Chesapeake Crematory, LLC: direct cremation from $1,845. That places direct cremation roughly 20% 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 17 miles from Chesapeake Crematory, LLC. 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 Chesapeake Crematory, LLC cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,845. 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 Chesapeake Crematory, LLC located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Chesapeake Crematory, LLC is located at 10771 Tucker St. in Beltsville, MD. You can reach the home at (301) 565-4100. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Chesapeake Crematory, LLC offer veteran families?
Chesapeake Crematory, LLC provides cremation services, funeral & memorial services, funeral preplanning, prepaid cremation, veteran funeral specialists, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Chesapeake Crematory, LLC help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Chesapeake Crematory, LLC mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Chesapeake Crematory, LLC accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Jewish (Kosher Catering, Ritual Washing, Shomer Services), Multicultural (accommodating various faiths) families, among others.
What sets Chesapeake Crematory, LLC apart
- Positioned as an affordable alternative for D.C.-Area families, with transparent starting prices for direct cremation and burial.
- Offers Spanish-speaking staff to assist a broader range of families.
- Provides specialized cultural and religious services, including Kosher catering, ritual washing, and Shomer services.
- Features modern remembrance options such as livestreaming, certified celebrants, memorial diamonds, and Parting Stones.
- Staff are trained as Veteran Funeral Specialists, providing specific expertise in veteran funeral care and ethics.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Prepaid Cremation
- · Home Delivery of Ashes
- · Priority Mail of Ashes
- · Cremation Urns
- · Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
- · Cremation Keepsakes
- · Ash Scattering
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Funeral Home
Specialties
- · Veteran Funeral Specialists
- · Spanish-Speaking Staff
- · Kosher Catering
- · Multicultural Funerals
- · Ritual Washing
- · Shomer Available
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Jewish (Kosher Catering, Ritual Washing, Shomer Services), Multicultural (accommodating various faiths). Languages spoken at the home: Spanish.
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.