Veteran services at Lassahn Funeral Home, Inc.
Veteran families in Baltimore, MD can turn to Lassahn Funeral Home, Inc. for honors and benefit coordination. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $3,665 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Google shows 4.9 stars from 54 reviews.
Published pricing at Lassahn Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $3,665. That places direct cremation roughly 59% 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 Baltimore National Cemetery in MD, about 11 miles from Lassahn 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.
Lassahn Funeral Home, Inc. has a 4.9-star rating from 54 Google reviews.
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 Lassahn Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,665. 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 Lassahn Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Lassahn Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 7401 Belair Rd. in Baltimore, MD. You can reach the home at (410) 665-2000. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Lassahn Funeral Home, Inc. offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Lassahn Funeral Home, Inc. starts at $3,665. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Lassahn Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Lassahn 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.
How do families rate Lassahn Funeral Home, Inc.?
Lassahn Funeral Home, Inc. holds a 4.9-star rating across 54 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What families have said
Joe, Fred, and Olivia coordinated everything seamlessly without any upselling pressure. Fred worked with families to understand their needs and remained flexible and accommodating. Lassahn has served the same families across generations with consistent, knowledgeable service.
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.