J.B. Jenkins Funeral Home, Inc.

Veteran services at J.B. Jenkins Funeral Home, Inc.

For veterans in Hyattsville, MD, J.B. Jenkins Funeral Home, Inc. coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "J.B. Jenkins Funeral Home, Inc. offers specific services for honoring veterans, as listed in their service options." Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,200 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include memorial services, burial services, honoring veterans, and cremation. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

Published pricing at J.B. Jenkins Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $1,525. That places direct cremation roughly 34% below the Maryland median ($2,300). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.

The nearest VA national cemetery is Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery in MD, approximately 14 miles from J.B. Jenkins Funeral Home, Inc.. J.B. Jenkins Funeral Home, Inc. can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

J.B. Jenkins Funeral Home, Inc. also accommodates Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Secular Humanist, and Lgbtq Affirming traditions for veterans whose religious or cultural observance shapes the service. Military honors can be integrated into the family's tradition with no conflict — the honor detail observes the family's pace.

Maryland has approximately 313 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. J.B. Jenkins Funeral Home, Inc. is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at J.B. Jenkins Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,525. 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 J.B. Jenkins Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

J.B. Jenkins Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 7474 Landover Road in Hyattsville, MD. You can reach the home at (301) 322-2300. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does J.B. Jenkins Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?

J.B. Jenkins Funeral Home, Inc. provides professional services, removals, preparation of human remains, funeral arrangements, visitation services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does J.B. Jenkins Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?

J.B. Jenkins Funeral Home, Inc. offers specific services for honoring veterans, as listed in their service options.

What sets J.B. Jenkins Funeral Home, Inc. apart

Third-generation family-owned business with over 84 years of collective experience.
Commitment to excellence with the motto: "Our Aim is not to Equal, but to Excel."
Operates two locations: a funeral home in Hyattsville and a Worship Center in Upper Marlboro.
Offers personalized services tailored to varying income levels.
Provides national and international shipping of remains.

Military & veteran services offered

★Memorial Services

★Honoring Veterans

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial Services

Cremation

· Cremation

On-site facilities

· J.B. Jenkins Worship Center At Kettering

Affiliations & specializations

Specializations

· Honoring Veterans

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The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.

DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.

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How honors are coordinated

Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.

For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.