Veteran services at Keeney and Basford Funeral Homes, PA
Keeney and Basford Funeral Homes, PA, located in Frederick, MD, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include on-site chapel and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $4,335 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation arrangements, memorial service, graveside service, burial, return cremated remains to family, and cemetery arrangements. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery in MD, about 30 miles from Keeney and Basford Funeral Homes, PA. 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
Does Keeney and Basford Funeral Homes, PA publish funeral prices?
Keeney and Basford Funeral Homes, PA has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (301) 662-2175 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Keeney and Basford Funeral Homes, PA located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Keeney and Basford Funeral Homes, PA is located at 106 East Church Street in Frederick, MD. You can reach the home at (301) 662-2175. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Keeney and Basford Funeral Homes, PA offer veteran families?
Keeney and Basford Funeral Homes, PA provides immediate need services, pre-need arrangements, funeral arrangements, cremation arrangements, traditional funeral service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Keeney and Basford Funeral Homes, PA help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Keeney and Basford Funeral Homes, PA mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Keeney and Basford Funeral Homes, PA accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Various Christian denominations families, among others.
What sets Keeney and Basford Funeral Homes, PA apart
- Operates from the historic Trail Mansion, built in 1852, featuring Italianate architecture, marble fireplaces, and elaborate ceilings.
- Over 175 years of continuous operation in Frederick, Maryland, established in 1848.
- Licensed funeral directors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for immediate assistance.
- Offers extensive personalization options, including custom photo displays, video tributes, artwork integration, personalized music, and chosen readings.
- Staff includes a Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP) and Certified Crematory Operator (CCO), and members of the Maryland OCME Disaster Response Team.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Committal Service
- · Graveside Service
- · Burial
- · Ground Interment
Cremation
- · Cremation Arrangements
- · Return Cremated Remains to Family
- · Crematory Arrangements
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Maryland State Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Tri-County Funeral Directors Assoc.
- · Maryland OCME Disaster Response Team
- · Maryland Steam Historical Society, Inc.
- · Mason Dixon Historical Society, Inc.
- · General Society of the War of 1812
Specialties
- · Traditional Funeral Services
- · Cremation Services
- · Preplanning Services
- · Veteran Services
- · Personalized Funeral Services
- · Grief resources
- · Pet cremation and burial services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Various Christian denominations. 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.