Veteran services at Kirkley-Ruddick Funeral Home
Kirkley-Ruddick Funeral Home serves veteran families in Glen Burnie, MD with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,425 for basic burial and $2,250 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial services, cremation services, veterans services, and memorial service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Kirkley-Ruddick Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,250. That places direct cremation roughly 2% 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 Crownsville Veterans Cemetery in MD, about 7 miles from Kirkley-Ruddick 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 Kirkley-Ruddick Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,250. 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 Kirkley-Ruddick Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Kirkley-Ruddick Funeral Home is located at 421 Crain Hwy. SE in Glen Burnie, MD. You can reach the home at (410) 766-2200. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Kirkley-Ruddick Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Kirkley-Ruddick Funeral Home provides personalization, burial services, cremation services, veterans services, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Kirkley-Ruddick Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Kirkley-Ruddick Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Kirkley-Ruddick Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Methodist, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Kirkley-Ruddick Funeral Home apart
- Emphasis on personalized and healing funeral experiences, moving beyond standard scheduling and flower arranging.
- Owner Scott A. Ruddick's active community involvement, including organizing an annual 'Stockings for Soldiers Project' for active military personnel.
- Dedicated Preplanning Specialist, Sharon Unitas, offering complimentary consultations and resources like eBooks on burial/cremation and veterans' benefits.
- Multiple distinct gathering spaces, including main viewing rooms, lounges, and an overflow room, to accommodate various family needs.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Maryland Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Veterans' Burial Benefits
- · Medicaid Spend Down Information
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Methodist, Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.