Veteran services at Mealey Funeral Homes
Mealey Funeral Homes in Wilmington, DE supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial, cremation, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Mealey Funeral Homes: direct cremation from $2,575. That places direct cremation roughly 3% 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 11 miles from Mealey Funeral Homes. 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 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 veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
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 and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Delaware Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Cremation services
- · Grief support
- · Pre-planning services
- · Aftercare services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Presbyterian, Episcopal.
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.