Veteran services at Eastern Shore Cremation & Funeral Service
Eastern Shore Cremation & Funeral Service in Berlin, MD supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. The team handles VA burial allowances, honor-guard coordination, and national-cemetery scheduling. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,845 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, and veteran services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Sussex County in DE, about 21 miles from Eastern Shore Cremation & Funeral Service. 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 313 funeral homes in Maryland. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
Does Eastern Shore Cremation & Funeral Service publish funeral prices?
Eastern Shore Cremation & Funeral Service has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (410) 973-2434 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Eastern Shore Cremation & Funeral Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Eastern Shore Cremation & Funeral Service is located at 504 Franklin Avenue in Berlin, MD. You can reach the home at (410) 973-2434. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Eastern Shore Cremation & Funeral Service offer veteran families?
Eastern Shore Cremation & Funeral Service provides cremation, burial, merchandise, pre-planning, pet services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Eastern Shore Cremation & Funeral Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Eastern Shore Cremation & Funeral Service 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.
Which faith traditions does Eastern Shore Cremation & Funeral Service accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Episcopal, Orthodox, United Methodist, Baptist families, among others.
What sets Eastern Shore Cremation & Funeral Service apart
- Fifth-generation family ownership by the Holloway Family, with roots dating back to 1883.
- A 'new concept' funeral home designed to offer diverse and tailored choices for families.
- Partnerships with local hotels, restaurants, churches, and venues to create personalized service packages.
- Explicitly offers pet services and monument services.
- Provides transparent pricing for cremation and burial packages.
- Offers a 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed policy.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
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- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Holloway Funeral Home
Specialties
- · Pet Services
- · Monuments
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Episcopal, Orthodox, United Methodist, Baptist.
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.