Veteran services at DeVol Funeral Home
Veteran families in Gaithersburg, MD can turn to DeVol Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation and memorial services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at DeVol Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,700. That places direct cremation roughly 61% 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 Baltimore National Cemetery in MD, about 28 miles from DeVol 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.
DeVol Funeral Home lists these traditions and communities: Catholic. Military funeral honors can be part of a religious service; tell the director the order you want.
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 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?
In its own description of its veteran services, DeVol Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Dignity Memorial Network
- · SCI Shared Resources, LLC
Specialties
- · Catholic Services
- · Veterans Burials & Funerals
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English, French, 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.