Veteran services at McCrery & Harra Funeral Homes and Crematory, Inc
McCrery & Harra Funeral Homes and Crematory, Inc, located in Wilmington, DE, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. Published pricing lists $4,515 for basic burial and $4,600 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $2,870. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, green burial, military honors, memorial items, arlington memorial services, and memorial gems. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at McCrery & Harra Funeral Homes and Crematory, Inc: direct cremation from $3,810. That places direct cremation roughly 53% 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 Finn's Point National Cemetery in NJ, about 14 miles from McCrery & Harra Funeral Homes and Crematory, Inc. 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 McCrery & Harra Funeral Homes and Crematory, Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,810. 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 McCrery & Harra Funeral Homes and Crematory, Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
McCrery & Harra Funeral Homes and Crematory, Inc is located at 3924 Concord Pike in Wilmington, DE. You can reach the home at (302) 478-2204. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does McCrery & Harra Funeral Homes and Crematory, Inc offer veteran families?
McCrery & Harra Funeral Homes and Crematory, Inc provides traditional services, cremation, celebrant services, green burial, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does McCrery & Harra Funeral Homes and Crematory, Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, McCrery & Harra Funeral Homes and Crematory, Inc mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does McCrery & Harra Funeral Homes and Crematory, Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian denominations (general), Episcopal, Roman Catholic, Baptist families, among others.
What sets McCrery & Harra Funeral Homes and Crematory, Inc apart
- Independent and family-owned for over 100 years, prioritizing community service over corporate profits.
- On-site crematory with a "Cremation With Confidence™ Guarantee" 10-step process, ensuring direct supervision by licensed funeral directors and certified crematory technicians.
- Offers three complimentary grief counseling sessions with Dr. Rosemary Castelli, a certified grief counselor and pastoral thanatologist.
- Extensive range of unique memorialization options, including DNA preservation, memorial gems, crystal jewelry from cremated remains, horse-drawn carriage services, and butterfly/dove releases.
- Provides celebrant services for personalized, non-traditional, humanistic ceremonies.
- Offers pre-planning services with guaranteed and insured financing plans to lock in costs.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Green Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Cremation With Confidence™ Guarantee
- · Family Owned And Operated
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian denominations (general), Episcopal, Roman Catholic, Baptist. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.