Veteran services at Eline Funeral Home
For veterans in Hampstead, MD, Eline Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, personalized memorial services, monuments & memorials, jewish funeral & cremation services, green burials, and veteran funeral services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Eline Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,240. That places direct cremation roughly 3% below 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 12 miles from Eline 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.
Eline 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 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?
In its own description of its veteran services, Eline Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Green Burials
- · Direct Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Jewish Funeral & Cremation Services
- · Ash Scattering Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
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
Specialties
- · Jewish Funeral & Cremation Services
- · Green Burials
- · Monuments & Memorials
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Jewish, Protestant, Catholic, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, All-Faith Services. 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.