Veteran services at Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home
Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home serves veteran families in Smyrna, DE with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include reception rooms, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,465 for basic burial and $2,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial services and cremation services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,995. That places direct cremation roughly 20% above the Delaware median ($2,497). 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 Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery - New Castle County in DE, about 19 miles from Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home. 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 68 funeral homes in Delaware. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,995. 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 Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home is located at 123 West Commerce Street in Smyrna, DE. You can reach the home at (302) 653-2900. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home provides burial services, cremation services, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home mentions 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 Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Episcopal, Church of Christ, Wesleyan, African Methodist Episcopal (AME), Lutheran families, among others.
What sets Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home apart
- Emphasis on a "Caring comes first" philosophy, prioritizing personalized service and unique family traditions.
- Extensive Griefwords Online Library offering a wide range of articles and resources for grief support, tailored for different age groups and types of loss.
- Detailed guidance on creating meaningful funeral ceremonies, including elements like music, readings, eulogies, and symbolic gestures.
- Specialized services for veterans, assisting families with military burial benefits and honors.
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Delaware State Funeral Directors Association
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Episcopal, Church of Christ, Wesleyan, African Methodist Episcopal (AME), Lutheran, Baptist, United Methodist, Presbyterian, Latter-day Saints, Non-denominational Christian.
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.