Veteran services at Maryland Cremation Services
For veterans in Millersville, MD, Maryland Cremation Services coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel and reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $975 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: direct cremation, memorial services, veteran services, interment of cremated remains, and graveside services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Maryland Cremation Services: direct cremation from $975. That places direct cremation roughly 58% 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 3 miles from Maryland Cremation Services. 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 Maryland Cremation Services cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $975. 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 Maryland Cremation Services located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Maryland Cremation Services is located at 408 Headquarters Drive Ste 10 in Millersville, MD. You can reach the home at (410) 960-7525. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Maryland Cremation Services offer veteran families?
Maryland Cremation Services provides direct cremation, memorial services, visitation, preplanning services, veteran services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Maryland Cremation Services help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Maryland Cremation Services mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Maryland Cremation Services accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Baptist, Lutheran families, among others.
What sets Maryland Cremation Services apart
- Offers an all-inclusive direct cremation service for $975, which includes transportation, consultation, a certified death certificate, and a free urn (up to $150 value).
- Operates its own on-site crematory.
- Provides a price match guarantee for direct cremation services with identical elements from any licensed funeral establishment in Maryland.
- Funeral directors are available by telephone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Accredited with the Better Business Bureau with an A+ rating.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Services
Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
- · Interment of Cremated Remains
- · Scattering of Ashes
- · Multiple Urns
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Maryland State Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Better Business Bureau
Specialties
- · Direct Cremation
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Baptist, Lutheran.
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.