Veteran services at Douglas A Fiery Funeral Home
For veterans in Hagerstown, MD, Douglas A Fiery Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,315 for basic burial and $4,255 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Douglas A Fiery Funeral Home: direct cremation from $4,255. That places direct cremation roughly 85% 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 Rocky Gap Veterans Cemetery in MD, about 50 miles from Douglas A Fiery 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.
Douglas A Fiery Funeral Home lists these traditions and communities: Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Secular Humanist, and Lgbtq Affirming. 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 Douglas A Fiery Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $4,255. 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 Douglas A Fiery Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Douglas A Fiery Funeral Home is located at 1331 Eastern Boulevard North in Hagerstown, MD. You can reach the home at (301) 791-7759. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Douglas A Fiery Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Douglas A Fiery Funeral Home provides preplanning, traditional funerals, cremation, personalized services, dove release, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Douglas A Fiery Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Douglas A Fiery Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Douglas A Fiery Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh families, among others.
What sets Douglas A Fiery Funeral Home apart
- Offers unique commemorative services such as dove releases, butterfly releases, bagpipers, and horse-drawn funeral coaches or caissons.
- Features a professional pianist for tailored musical accompaniment during services.
- Facility underwent a complete modernization renovation in 2019 to provide a comfortable and engaging atmosphere.
- Specializes in culturally sensitive services for diverse communities including Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Secular/Humanist, and LGBTQ+ Affirming.
- Provides comprehensive grief support resources and local information for lodging and catering.
Burial and cremation services
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On-site facilities
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Secular/Humanist, LGBTQ+ Affirming.
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.