Veteran services at Fletcher Funeral & Cremation Service
Fletcher Funeral & Cremation Service, located in Westminster, MD, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,495 for basic burial and $3,135 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $2,995. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Google shows 4.6 stars from 22 reviews.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, memorial services, veterans services, burial caskets, burial vaults, and cremation caskets. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Fletcher Funeral & Cremation Service: direct cremation from $2,935. That places direct cremation roughly 28% 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 15 miles from Fletcher Funeral & Cremation 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.
Fletcher Funeral & Cremation Service has a 4.6-star rating from 22 Google reviews.
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 Fletcher Funeral & Cremation Service cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,935. 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 Fletcher Funeral & Cremation Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Fletcher Funeral & Cremation Service is located at 254 East Main St. in Westminster, MD. You can reach the home at (410) 848-7575. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Fletcher Funeral & Cremation Service offer veteran families?
Fletcher Funeral & Cremation Service provides funeral services, cremation, memorial services, pre-arrangements, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Fletcher Funeral & Cremation Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Fletcher Funeral & Cremation Service mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Fletcher Funeral & Cremation Service accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Lutheran, Baptist, Catholic, Christian (Non-Denominational), All Faiths families, among others.
How do families rate Fletcher Funeral & Cremation Service?
Fletcher Funeral & Cremation Service holds a 4.6-star rating across 22 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Fletcher Funeral & Cremation Service apart
- Westminster's only on-site crematory, ensuring loved ones never leave their care during the cremation process.
- Family-owned and operated since 1968, carrying on a multi-generational tradition.
- Offers live streaming of funeral services for remote attendees.
- Staff includes a Funeral Director licensed in both Maryland and Pennsylvania, who is also a Certified Crematory Operator and manages monument sales.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Caskets
- · Burial Vaults
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Urns
- · Urn Vaults
- · Cremation Caskets
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Director's Association
- · Tri-County Funeral Director's Association
- · Maryland State Funeral Directors’ Association
Specialties
- · On-site Crematory
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Lutheran, Baptist, Catholic, Christian (Non-Denominational), All Faiths.
What families have said
Up to five Google reviews of Fletcher Funeral & Cremation Service, shown as written. Reviews that mention veterans, military service, honors, a flag or a cemetery come first, then the highest-rated.
“I have been to Fletchers many times and each time I feel incredible compassion and professionalism from every member starting at the top with Dale. Thank you for your years of service to our community and my family.”
“My family has used Fletcher Funeral Home services for many years. Dale, Tom and the entire staff always make sure that your loved one is taken care of in a compassionate and respectful manner. They lend their expertise in the entire funeral process from pre- planning a funeral, to explaining all the options available. They are like an extended family to us and we feel blessed to know them. We recently had to call upon them the day after Christmas due to the death of my mother-in-law. Needless to say, they responded immediately and put into motion her final wishes that were pre-planned. Thank you to everyone at Fletcher’s!”
“My husband Dan passed on May 16th and The Fletcher family made this a comfortable, professional, and compassionate time for our family. We can’t thank them enough for all they did for us. Going above and beyond. Wife Susan, brothers Larry and Steve and family”
“Fletcher’s makes it easy. Fletcher’s accommodates your plans. For instance; if you want to write the obituary, plan the slideshow, plan the pictorial presentations, plan the music they will use your plans. However, if you don’t want to do all that they do it for you. I apologize for all the phone calls I made to Dale, Heather, Sarah. They really were not necessary. And in closing there was one more VERY important detail. I became ill the day before the funeral. I was unable to attend the funeral. Fletcher’s set up a virtual link and the funeral proceeded as planned.”
“My family and I are so grateful to the team at Fletcher for making a extremely hard time a little easier. We knew nothing about what to do when our mom passed away and Fletcher took care of everything, from start to finish. Dale and Sydney answered all our questions and were a wealth of information. Although I would hate to have to refer anyone to a funeral home, I would definitely recommend Fletcher. Thank you so much!”
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.