Veteran services at Doherty Funeral Homes, Inc.
Doherty Funeral Homes, Inc. serves veteran families in Wilmington, DE with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include committal chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $8,030 for basic burial and $3,500 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation service, military honors, veteran services, burial, memorial service, and direct cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include committal chapel.
Published pricing at Doherty Funeral Homes, Inc.: direct cremation from $5,000. That places direct cremation roughly 100% above the Delaware median ($2,497). 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 Finn's Point National Cemetery in NJ, about 11 miles from Doherty Funeral Homes, Inc.. 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 68 funeral homes in Delaware. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Doherty Funeral Homes, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $5,000. 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 Doherty Funeral Homes, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Doherty Funeral Homes, Inc. is located at 1900 Delaware Avenue in Wilmington, DE. You can reach the home at (302) 652-6811. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Doherty Funeral Homes, Inc. offer veteran families?
Doherty Funeral Homes, Inc. provides service guarantee, family care program, bereavement services, cremation service, first responders pre-planning program, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Doherty Funeral Homes, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Doherty Funeral Homes, Inc. mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Doherty Funeral Homes, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Doherty Funeral Homes, Inc. apart
- Service Guarantee: If a family is not completely satisfied with any professional, facility, or automotive service, they will not be charged for that item.
- On-site Cremation Resource Center with state-of-the-art equipment and technology, ensuring loved ones remain in direct care.
- Family Care Program: Assistance with post-funeral matters like Social Security, insurance, and property transfers.
- Specialized programs for First Responders and Fallen Heroes.
- Comprehensive bereavement services including individual therapy, support groups, and resources for children.
- Casket personalization options, including military crest inscriptions and flag embroidering.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Service
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · New Castle County Chamber of Commerce
- · Mid-County Senior Center
- · Saint Mark’s High School
- · Christiana Rotary Club
- · State of Delaware Board of Funeral Service
- · Delaware State Funeral Directors Association
- · St. John the Beloved Parish
- · St. John the Beloved Council #11796 Knights of Columbus
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
- · First Responders Programs
- · Grief Support
- · Bereavement
- · Pre-Planning
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic. 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.