Veteran services at Joseph H. Brown Jr. Funeral Home
Joseph H. Brown Jr. Funeral Home serves veteran families in Baltimore, MD with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Published pricing lists $3,000 for basic burial and $1,265 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: on-site cremation, cremation, burial, and memorial service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Joseph H. Brown Jr. Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,265. That places direct cremation roughly 45% 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 Joseph H. Brown Jr. Funeral Home. 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 Joseph H. Brown Jr. Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,265. 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 Joseph H. Brown Jr. Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Joseph H. Brown Jr. Funeral Home is located at 2140 North Fulton Ave. in Baltimore, MD. You can reach the home at (410) 383-2700. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Joseph H. Brown Jr. Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Joseph H. Brown Jr. Funeral Home provides on-site cremation, funeral service, cremation, burial, mausoleum entombment, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Joseph H. Brown Jr. Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Joseph H. Brown Jr. Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Joseph H. Brown Jr. Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for All Faiths and Cultures, Christian (Baptist, Catholic, Episcopal, etc., as they serve all faiths and work with various clergy and cemeteries like Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery) families, among others.
What sets Joseph H. Brown Jr. Funeral Home apart
- Serving families for four generations, establishing a deep-rooted legacy in Baltimore.
- Features an on-site crematory (OnSite Cremation LLC) designed for ceremonial cremation and witnessing, a unique offering in Baltimore City.
- Operates the largest chapel in Baltimore City, capable of accommodating a wide range of funeral gathering sizes.
- Provides an extensive online Griefwords Library, powered by the Center for Loss and Life Transition, offering comprehensive grief support resources.
- Specializes in Military & Veteran Services, assisting families with funeral honors, flags, headstones, and Presidential Memorial Certificates.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · On-site Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Center for Loss and Life Transition
- · USDA Forest Service
- · Canadian Institute of Forestry
Specialties
- · Military & Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: All Faiths and Cultures, Christian (Baptist, Catholic, Episcopal, etc., as they serve all faiths and work with various clergy and cemeteries like Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery). 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.