Veteran services at Gasch's Funeral Home
Gasch's Funeral Home in Hyattsville, MD supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. 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 $5,800 for basic burial and $2,300 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, veterans services, and online memorials. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Gasch's Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,300. That places direct cremation roughly 0% 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 Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery in MD, about 16 miles from Gasch's 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.
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 Gasch's Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,300. 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 Gasch's Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Gasch's Funeral Home is located at 4739 Baltimore Ave. in Hyattsville, MD. You can reach the home at (301) 927-6100. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Gasch's Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Gasch's Funeral Home provides immediate need, traditional services, cremation services, personalization, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Gasch's Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Gasch's 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 Gasch's Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran families, among others.
What sets Gasch's Funeral Home apart
- Fifth-generation family ownership and operation since 1858, providing over 160 years of continuous service to the Hyattsville area.
- Offers a year of daily grief support emails to families, providing ongoing comfort during the grieving process.
- Provides personalized online memorials and tribute videos, allowing families to create unique and lasting tributes.
- Staff is noted in customer reviews for being professional, understanding, and providing personalized attention, often going 'the extra mile'.
- The funeral home's historical building, opened in 1902, provides a long-standing and recognizable presence in the community.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
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On-site facilities
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.