Veteran services at Gonce Funeral Service
Gonce Funeral Service serves veteran families in Linthicum, MD with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Published pricing lists $1,500 for basic burial and $1,660 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, graveside services, burial, casket, urn, burial vault, and cemetery plot assistance, and grave opening and closing scheduling. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Gonce Funeral Service: direct cremation from $1,660. That places direct cremation roughly 28% 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 Baltimore National Cemetery in MD, about 4 miles from Gonce Funeral 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.
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 Gonce Funeral Service cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,660. 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 Gonce Funeral Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Gonce Funeral Service is located at 802 Nursery Road in Linthicum, MD. You can reach the home at (410) 789-1800. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Gonce Funeral Service offer veteran families?
Gonce Funeral Service provides cremation services, traditional funeral service, pre-planning services, grief support, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Gonce Funeral Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Gonce Funeral 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 Gonce Funeral Service accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Methodist, Evangelical Christian, Non-denominational Christian families, among others.
What sets Gonce Funeral Service apart
- Three distinct facilities, including a specialized 'Funeral Cottage' in Linthicum for cremations, private goodbyes, and graveside services.
- Explicit commitment to no sales pressure, with clients working directly with a licensed professional not on commission.
- Transparent pricing with a 'Family's Choice Service' package at $5500.00, offering a more affordable comprehensive option compared to average traditional burials in the region.
- Provides detailed information and consumer alerts on their website, such as warnings against purchasing caskets online due to potential issues.
- Offers extensive online resources for grief support, pre-planning, veterans' services, and frequently asked questions.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
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- · Graveside Services
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Cremation
- · Cremation Services
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Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veterans Funeral Honors
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Methodist, Evangelical Christian, Non-denominational Christian.
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.