Veteran services at Mccomas Funeral Home
For veterans in Abingdon, MD, Mccomas Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include ample parking and off-street parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,760 for basic burial and $3,885 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: personalized cremation services, burial services, and permanent memorialization. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Mccomas Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,835. That places direct cremation roughly 67% above 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 Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery in MD, about 23 miles from Mccomas 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 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 Mccomas Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,835. 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 Mccomas Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Mccomas Funeral Home is located at 1317 Cokesbury Rd. in Abingdon, MD. You can reach the home at (410) 676-4600. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Mccomas Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Mccomas Funeral Home provides general price list & packages, pre-planning, traditional funerals, personalized cremation services, immediate need, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Mccomas Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Mccomas Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Mccomas Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Methodist, Episcopal, Christian (general, as indicated by various pastors/celebrants) families, among others.
What sets Mccomas Funeral Home apart
- Seven generations of continuous family ownership and operation since 1808.
- On-site crematory, offering integrated cremation services.
- Extensive aftercare program and annual memorial services for ongoing grief support.
- Highly personalized military honors, including casket lining embroidery and tribute memorabilia.
- Flexibility in accommodating unique family requests for visitations, such as displaying personal crafts or themed items.
- Provision of catering, celebrant services, video tributes, and live streaming for services.
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- · Military Honors
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Methodist, Episcopal, Christian (general, as indicated by various pastors/celebrants).
Branches of service mentioned
Mccomas Funeral Home's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.