Mealey Funeral Homes

Veteran services at Mealey Funeral Homes

Mealey Funeral Homes in Wilmington, DE supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Mealey Funeral Homes assists families in gathering military service information for veterans as part of their preplanning and service arrangements." Published pricing lists $4,875 for basic burial and $2,575 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

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

Published pricing at Mealey Funeral Homes: direct cremation from $2,575. That places direct cremation roughly 3% above the Delaware median ($2,497). 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 Finn's Point National Cemetery in NJ, approximately 11 miles from Mealey Funeral Homes. Mealey Funeral Homes can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Delaware has approximately 68 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Mealey Funeral Homes is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Mealey Funeral Homes cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,575. 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 Mealey Funeral Homes located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Mealey Funeral Homes is located at 703 North Broom St. in Wilmington, DE. You can reach the home at (302) 652-5913. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Mealey Funeral Homes offer veteran families?

Mealey Funeral Homes provides preplanning, personalization, grief support, payment options, burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Mealey Funeral Homes help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Mealey Funeral Homes assists families in gathering military service information for veterans as part of their preplanning and service arrangements.

Which faith traditions does Mealey Funeral Homes accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Presbyterian, Episcopal families, among others.

What sets Mealey Funeral Homes apart

Fifth-generation family leadership, providing continuity of service since 1912.
Focus on individual and personal care, contrasting with large corporate funeral home ownership.
Pre-paid funeral arrangements are guaranteed against inflation, securing today's prices for future services.
Assistance with preplanning can help individuals qualify for government assistance programs like Medicaid for long-term care.
On-site crematory, Family Cremation Services, co-managed by family funeral directors.

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial
· Graveside Service
· Committal Service

Cremation

· Cremation

On-site facilities

· On-site Crematory

· Flexible Event Spaces

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Delaware Funeral Directors Association
· National Funeral Directors Association

Specializations

· Cremation services
· Grief support
· Pre-planning services
· Aftercare services

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Presbyterian, Episcopal.

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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.