Veteran services at John O. Mitchell IV Funeral Services of Dulaney Valley
Veteran families in Timonium, MD can turn to John O. Mitchell IV Funeral Services of Dulaney Valley for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. Published pricing lists $1,525 for basic burial and $2,300 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at John O. Mitchell IV Funeral Services of Dulaney Valley: 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 Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery in MD, about 8 miles from John O. Mitchell IV Funeral Services of Dulaney Valley. 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 John O. Mitchell IV Funeral Services of Dulaney Valley 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 John O. Mitchell IV Funeral Services of Dulaney Valley located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
John O. Mitchell IV Funeral Services of Dulaney Valley is located at 200 East Padonia Rd. in Timonium, MD. You can reach the home at (410) 628-1930. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does John O. Mitchell IV Funeral Services of Dulaney Valley offer veteran families?
John O. Mitchell IV Funeral Services of Dulaney Valley provides ceremony planning, grief support, pre-planning, funeral etiquette guidance, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does John O. Mitchell IV Funeral Services of Dulaney Valley help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, John O. Mitchell IV Funeral Services of Dulaney Valley mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets John O. Mitchell IV Funeral Services of Dulaney Valley apart
- Operates on an "arrangements only" model, facilitating off-site services and preparation at an affiliated funeral home.
- Direct ownership and integration with Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens, offering comprehensive funeral and cemetery services from a single family entity.
- Leadership experience of John O. Mitchell IV, including past presidency of the Maryland State Funeral Directors Association and service on the National Funeral Directors Association's Policy Board.
- Offers a "Circle of Friends" e-newsletter for ongoing grief support.
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Maryland State Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Boys' Latin School Alumni Association
- · McDonogh School Patrons Association
- · Gilchrist Grief Services
- · Mitchell-Wiedefeld Funeral Home, Inc.
Specialties
- · Cremation
- · Funeral services
- · Pet services
- · Veteran services
- · Pre-Need Program
- · Green Cremation
- · Alkaline Hydrolysis
- · Direct Burial
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.