McGuire Funeral Service

Veteran services at McGuire Funeral Service

McGuire Funeral Service, located in Washington, DC, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "McGuire Funeral Service, Inc. assists families with Veterans Benefits, including obtaining Veterans Headstones and Burial Flags. They also provide information on the Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) Program." 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.

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

On-site facilities of note include chapels. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.

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). 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 20 miles from McGuire Funeral Service. McGuire Funeral Service can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

District Of Columbia has approximately 31 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. McGuire Funeral Service is among them.

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?

McGuire Funeral Service, Inc. assists families with Veterans Benefits, including obtaining Veterans Headstones and Burial Flags. They also provide information on the Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) Program.

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 & veteran services offered

★Veterans Benefits Assistance

★Cemetery Arrangements Assistance

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Interment

Cremation

· Cremation

On-site facilities

· Funeral Home

· Selection Room

· Viewing Rooms

· Chapels

Affiliations & specializations

Specializations

· National And International Shipment Of Remains

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Various Christian denominations. Languages spoken at the home: English, Numerous other languages via website translation tool.

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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.