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. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial services, burial services, honoring veterans, and cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
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). 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 14 miles from J.B. Jenkins 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.
J.B. Jenkins Funeral Home, Inc. lists these traditions and communities: Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Secular Humanist, and Lgbtq Affirming. Military funeral honors can be part of a religious service; tell the director the order you want.
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 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. assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
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.
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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.