Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home

Veteran services at Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home

Veteran families in Leonardtown, MD can turn to Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home offers dedicated Veteran Memorial Services and Fallen Heroes Services." Published pricing lists $6,815 for basic burial and $2,350 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

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

Published pricing at Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,350. That places direct cremation roughly 2% 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 Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery in MD, approximately 32 miles from Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home. Mattingley-Gardiner 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. Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,350. 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 Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home is located at 41590 Fenwick St. in Leonardtown, MD. You can reach the home at (301) 475-8500. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home provides funeral planning, immediate need services, prearrangement, burial, cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home offers dedicated Veteran Memorial Services and Fallen Heroes Services.

Which faith traditions does Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.

What sets Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home apart

Michael K. Gardiner, Sr.'s over 50 years of experience in funeral service, including extensive professional certifications and leadership roles in state and national associations.
24-hour availability of staff for immediate assistance.
Strong community involvement through Michael K. Gardiner, Sr.'s leadership in local organizations like the Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad, Third District Optimist Club, and Knights of Columbus.
Specialized services including Veteran Memorial Services, Fallen Heroes Services, and Organ & Tissue Donation.
Three dedicated chapels and ample, well-lighted parking at their facility, located one block from the center of Leonardtown Square.
Comprehensive grief support resources, including daily email programs and weekly tips for supporting others.

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial

Cremation

· Cremation

On-site facilities

· Crematory

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Crematory
· Funeral Home

Specializations

· Veteran Memorial
· Fallen Heroes
· Pre-Planning
· Organ & Tissue Donation

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic.

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.

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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.