Veteran services at Lee Funeral Home, Inc.
For veterans in Clinton, MD, Lee Funeral Home, Inc. coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,870 for basic burial and $2,810 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, pet crematory, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Lee Funeral Home, Inc.: 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 5 miles from Lee 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.
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, Inc. 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, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Lee Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 6633 Old Alexandria Ferry Road in Clinton, MD. You can reach the home at (301) 868-0900. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Lee Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
Lee Funeral Home, Inc. provides burial services, cremation services, grief support, immediate need, personalization, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Lee Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Lee Funeral Home, Inc. mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Lee Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Baptist, Christian families, among others.
What sets Lee Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Over 180 years and six generations of continuous family operation.
- Historic involvement in the funeral services for the 25th U.S. President, William McKinley.
- Offers comprehensive pet cremation services.
- Provides extensive veteran services, including assistance with benefits, Presidential Memorial Certificates, and a flag retirement program.
- Offers a year-long grief support mailing list and various grief resources.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Pet Crematory
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Pet Crematory
Specialties
- · Presidential Funerals
- · Veterans Services
- · Pet Crematory
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Baptist, Christian. Languages spoken at the home: 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.