Veteran services at DeVol Funeral Home
Veteran families in Gaithersburg, MD can turn to DeVol Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "DeVol Funeral Home specializes in veterans' burials and funerals, assisting families with arranging military honors and coordinating veterans' benefits. Their proximity to Arlington National Cemetery is noted as a benefit for these services." On-site amenities include chapel and parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,650 for basic burial and $3,700 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation and memorial services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at DeVol Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,700. That places direct cremation roughly 61% above the Maryland median ($2,300). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Baltimore National Cemetery in MD, approximately 28 miles from DeVol Funeral Home. DeVol Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
DeVol Funeral Home also accommodates Catholic traditions for veterans whose religious or cultural observance shapes the service. Military honors can be integrated into the family's tradition with no conflict — the honor detail observes the family's pace.
Maryland has approximately 313 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. DeVol Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at DeVol Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,700. 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 DeVol Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
DeVol Funeral Home is located at 10 East Deer Park Drive in Gaithersburg, MD. You can reach the home at (301) 948-6800. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does DeVol Funeral Home offer veteran families?
DeVol Funeral Home provides funerals, cremation, celebration of life, traditional funeral, memorial services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does DeVol Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
DeVol Funeral Home specializes in veterans' burials and funerals, assisting families with arranging military honors and coordinating veterans' benefits. Their proximity to Arlington National Cemetery is noted as a benefit for these services.
Which faith traditions does DeVol Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets DeVol Funeral Home apart
- Relocation Protection for prepaid plans within the Dignity Memorial network
- Lifetime Flexibility for changes to prepaid plans
- Purchase Protection Plan for cemetery property (up to $5,000 forgiveness)
- 100% Service Guarantee on all aspects of their service
- 24/7 availability for immediate assistance
- Specialization in Catholic services and military honors for veterans
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Dignity Memorial Network
- · SCI Shared Resources, LLC
Specializations
- · Catholic Services
- · Veterans Burials & Funerals
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English, French, Spanish.
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.