Veteran services at Lisa Scott Funeral Home
Veteran families in Havre De Grace, MD can turn to Lisa Scott Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "The funeral home assists with veteran’s benefits claims." Published pricing lists $5,770 for basic burial and $3,415 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include burial services, cremation services, and memorials & celebrations. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Lisa Scott Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,415. That places direct cremation roughly 48% above the Maryland median ($2,300). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery - New Castle County in DE, approximately 18 miles from Lisa Scott Funeral Home. Lisa Scott Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Maryland has approximately 313 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Lisa Scott Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Lisa Scott Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,415. 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 Lisa Scott Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Lisa Scott Funeral Home is located at 552 Lewis St. in Havre De Grace, MD. You can reach the home at (410) 939-4940. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Lisa Scott Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Lisa Scott Funeral Home provides burial services, cremation services, specialty funeral services, memorials & celebrations, funeral services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Lisa Scott Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The funeral home assists with veteran’s benefits claims.
Which faith traditions does Lisa Scott Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Christian denominations families, among others.
What sets Lisa Scott Funeral Home apart
- Commitment to treating each family as their own, providing personal attention.
- Availability of staff 24/7 for immediate needs and support.
- Offers a full selection of funeral, memorial, burial, and cremation services, including uniquely innovative and personal options.
- Provides celebrant services for personalized ceremonies.
- Assistance with practical matters such as estate settlements, writing obituaries, and publication.
- Creation of a "Book of Memories™" online memorial for archiving photos and memories.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
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Cremation
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Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Christian denominations.
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow honors are coordinated
Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.
For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.