Veteran services at DeVol Funeral Home
For veterans in Washington, DC, DeVol Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $3,200 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. The firm holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 50 reviews.
Published pricing at DeVol Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,200. That places direct cremation roughly 70% above the District Of Columbia median ($1,887). 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 Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery in MD, approximately 18 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.
DeVol Funeral Home holds a 4.9-star rating from 50 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
District Of Columbia has approximately 31 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 $3,200. 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 2222 Wisconsin Ave. NW in Washington, DC. You can reach the home at (202) 333-6680. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does DeVol Funeral Home offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at DeVol Funeral Home starts at $3,200. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does DeVol Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
DeVol Funeral Home 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 do families rate DeVol Funeral Home?
DeVol Funeral Home holds a 4.9-star rating across 50 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What families have said
Kyle Nipper answered a late-night call with patience and gave clear guidance when the family didn't know what to do. He remained authentic throughout arrangements and treated the deceased with dignity.
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.