Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home

Veteran services at Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home

Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home serves veteran families in Smyrna, DE with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home provides exceptional veteran services, including assistance with securing military burial benefits such as burial flags, headstones or markers, and arrangements for burial in a National or State Veterans Administration Cemetery. They also help families obtain Presidential Memorial Certificates." 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.

Veteran-related services offered include burial services and cremation services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

Published pricing at Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,995. That places direct cremation roughly 20% above the Delaware median ($2,497). 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 19 miles from Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home. Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Delaware has approximately 68 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home is among them.

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?

Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home provides exceptional veteran services, including assistance with securing military burial benefits such as burial flags, headstones or markers, and arrangements for burial in a National or State Veterans Administration Cemetery. They also help families obtain Presidential Memorial Certificates.

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 & cremation services

Burial

· Burial Services

Cremation

· Cremation Services

On-site facilities

· Reception Rooms

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· National Funeral Directors Association
· Delaware State Funeral Directors Association

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Episcopal, Church of Christ, Wesleyan, African Methodist Episcopal (AME), Lutheran, Baptist, United Methodist, Presbyterian, Latter-day Saints, Non-denominational Christian.

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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.

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How 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.