Veteran services at Eline Funeral Home
For veterans in Hampstead, MD, Eline Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Eline Funeral Homes & Crematory provides dedicated veteran services, including a Veteran Memorial Wall to honor those who have served. They offer guidance on veteran benefits and specialized arrangements." On-site amenities include reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,065 for basic burial and $2,405 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, personalized memorial services, monuments & memorials, jewish funeral & cremation services, green burials, and veteran funeral services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Eline Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,240. That places direct cremation roughly 3% below 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 Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery in MD, approximately 12 miles from Eline Funeral Home. Eline Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Eline 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. Eline Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Eline Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,240. 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 Eline Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Eline Funeral Home is located at 934 South Main Street in Hampstead, MD. You can reach the home at (410) 239-8163. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Eline Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Eline Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation services, personalized memorial services, specialty funeral services, monuments & memorials, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Eline Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Eline Funeral Homes & Crematory provides dedicated veteran services, including a Veteran Memorial Wall to honor those who have served. They offer guidance on veteran benefits and specialized arrangements.
Which faith traditions does Eline Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Jewish, Protestant, Catholic, Islam, Buddhism families, among others.
What sets Eline Funeral Home apart
- Privately owned and operated crematory on premises, ensuring loved ones remain in their direct care.
- Owns and operates Petals Flowers & Gifts, a family-owned flower shop, providing integrated floral services.
- Sixth-generation family-owned business established in 1863, reflecting over 160 years of continuous service.
- Offers reception centers and catering at all three locations, providing convenient spaces for post-service gatherings.
- Provides specialized Jewish Funeral & Cremation Services, green burials, and multicultural/all-faith services.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Green Burials
- · Direct Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Jewish Funeral & Cremation Services
- · Ash Scattering Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Hampstead Lions Club
- · Carroll Hospice Dash
- · Maryland State Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Cremation Association of North America
- · Hampstead Merchants Association
- · Hampstead Cemetery Association
- · Farmers & Merchants Bank
Specializations
- · Jewish Funeral & Cremation Services
- · Green Burials
- · Monuments & Memorials
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Jewish, Protestant, Catholic, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, All-Faith Services. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow 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.