Douglas A Fiery Funeral Home

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 their own words: "Douglas A. Fiery Funeral Home offers Veterans & Military Honors services." 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.

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 Douglas A Fiery Funeral Home: direct cremation from $4,255. That places direct cremation roughly 85% 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 Rocky Gap Veterans Cemetery in MD, approximately 50 miles from Douglas A Fiery Funeral Home. Douglas A Fiery Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Douglas A Fiery Funeral Home also accommodates Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Secular Humanist, and Lgbtq Affirming 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. Douglas A Fiery Funeral Home is among them.

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?

Douglas A. Fiery Funeral Home offers Veterans & Military Honors services.

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 & cremation services

Cremation

· Cremation

On-site facilities

· Planning Rooms

· Arrangement Rooms

· Lobby

· Visitation Rooms

· Chapel

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Secular/Humanist, LGBTQ+ Affirming.

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.

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How 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.