Veteran services at McGuire Funeral Service
McGuire Funeral Service, located in Washington, DC, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapels, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,550 for basic burial and $4,870 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $3,080. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, veterans benefits assistance, and cemetery arrangements assistance. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapels.
Published pricing at McGuire Funeral Service: direct cremation from $3,640. That places direct cremation roughly 93% above the District of Columbia median ($1,887). 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 Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery in MD, about 20 miles from McGuire Funeral Service. 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 31 funeral homes in District of Columbia. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at McGuire Funeral Service cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,640. 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 McGuire Funeral Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
McGuire Funeral Service is located at 7400 Georgia Ave. NW in Washington, DC. You can reach the home at (202) 882-6600. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does McGuire Funeral Service offer veteran families?
McGuire Funeral Service provides funeral arrangements, cremation, interment, national shipment of remains, international shipment of remains, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does McGuire Funeral Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, McGuire Funeral Service mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does McGuire Funeral Service accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Various Christian denominations families, among others.
What sets McGuire Funeral Service apart
- Established in 1912, making it one of the nation's capital's long-standing funeral service providers.
- Specialization in national and international shipment of remains, having served families on five continents.
- Historical significance as its early 1920s location was reportedly the first 'funeral parlor' in Washington, D.C.
- Extensive experience, having served over 29,000 decedents from diverse backgrounds and beliefs.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Interment
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · National And International Shipment Of Remains
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Various Christian denominations. Languages spoken at the home: English, Numerous other languages via website translation tool.
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.