Veteran services at Eckhardt Funeral Chapel
Eckhardt Funeral Chapel, located in Manchester, MD, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include owings mills chapel, manchester chapel, and crematory chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,995 for basic burial and $2,595 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: veteran services, cremation, burial, online memorial, graveside service, and memorial mass. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include owings mills chapel, manchester chapel, and crematory chapel.
Published pricing at Eckhardt Funeral Chapel: direct cremation from $2,635. That places direct cremation roughly 15% 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 Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery in MD, about 2 miles from Eckhardt Funeral Chapel. 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
What does a funeral at Eckhardt Funeral Chapel cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,635. 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 Eckhardt Funeral Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Eckhardt Funeral Chapel is located at 3296 Charmil Drive in Manchester, MD. You can reach the home at (410) 374-2626. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Eckhardt Funeral Chapel offer veteran families?
Eckhardt Funeral Chapel provides veteran services, cremation, burial, online memorial, tribute video, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Eckhardt Funeral Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Eckhardt Funeral Chapel mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Eckhardt Funeral Chapel accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, German Reformed, Methodist families, among others.
What sets Eckhardt Funeral Chapel apart
- Family-owned and operated since 1961
- Two locations in Baltimore and Carroll Counties, Maryland
- Privately owned, onsite crematory (All Faiths Crematory & Chapel) in Manchester
- Original Owings Mills location in a renovated pre-Civil War log cabin
- Manchester location is modern, one-level, handicap accessible, and serves southern Pennsylvania
- Specialization in Veteran Services, assisting with VA benefits and honors
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
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Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · NFDA
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran, German Reformed, Methodist. 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.