Veteran services at Harry H Witzke's Family Funeral Home Inc
Harry H Witzke's Family Funeral Home Inc serves veteran families in Ellicott City, MD with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $3,300 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial service, graveside service, transfer of remains to crematory or airport, immediate burial, direct cremation, and crematory fees. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Harry H Witzke's Family Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $3,300. That places direct cremation roughly 43% 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 Baltimore National Cemetery in MD, about 6 miles from Harry H Witzke's Family Funeral Home Inc. 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 Harry H Witzke's Family Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,300. 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 Harry H Witzke's Family Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Harry H Witzke's Family Funeral Home Inc is located at 4112 Old Columbia Pike in Ellicott City, MD. You can reach the home at (410) 465-2848. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Harry H Witzke's Family Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
Harry H Witzke's Family Funeral Home Inc provides basic services of funeral director and staff, embalming, dressing, casketing, and cosmetics, viewing/visitation, funeral ceremony, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Harry H Witzke's Family Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Harry H Witzke's Family Funeral Home Inc mentions flag presentation, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Harry H Witzke's Family Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for All faiths served, Catholic, Episcopal, Baptist, Nazarene families, among others.
What sets Harry H Witzke's Family Funeral Home Inc apart
- Multi-generational family ownership with third and fourth-generation licensed morticians.
- Offers green burial options, including natural caskets and biodegradable shrouds.
- Provides a year of daily grief support messages via email.
- Active community involvement, recognized with multiple local awards for leadership and community impact.
- Offers concierge services, including a curated list of local hotels, restaurants, florists, cemeteries, monuments, and bagpipers.
- Sells outer burial containers at prices less expensive than local cemeteries.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Immediate Burial
- · Green Burials
Cremation
- · Transfer of Remains to Crematory or Airport
- · Direct Cremation
- · Crematory Fees
- · Minimum Cremation Receptacle
- · Cremation Urns
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Maryland State Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Leadership Howard County
- · Blossoms of Hope
- · Business Women's Network
- · The Lutheran Village at Miller's Grant
- · Howard County Chamber of Commerce
- · The Arc of Howard County
Specialties
- · Green Burials
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: All faiths served, Catholic, Episcopal, Baptist, Nazarene, United Methodist. 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.