Veteran services at Lee Funeral Home Calvert
For veterans in Owings, MD, Lee Funeral Home Calvert coordinates military honors and burial benefits. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,810 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Lee Funeral Home Calvert: direct cremation from $2,810. That places direct cremation roughly 22% 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 Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery in MD, about 11 miles from Lee Funeral Home Calvert. 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 Lee Funeral Home Calvert cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,810. 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 Lee Funeral Home Calvert located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Lee Funeral Home Calvert is located at 8200 Jennifer Ln. in Owings, MD. You can reach the home at (410) 257-0888. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Lee Funeral Home Calvert offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Lee Funeral Home Calvert starts at $2,810. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Lee Funeral Home Calvert help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Lee Funeral Home Calvert 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 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.