Veteran services at Mitchell-Wiedefeld Funeral Home, Inc.
For veterans in Baltimore, MD, Mitchell-Wiedefeld Funeral Home, Inc. coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Published pricing lists $4,845 for basic burial and $3,445 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Facilities on site include memorial gardens.
Published pricing at Mitchell-Wiedefeld Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $3,445. That places direct cremation roughly 50% above the Maryland median ($2,300). 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 Baltimore National Cemetery in MD, about 9 miles from Mitchell-Wiedefeld Funeral Home, 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 313 funeral homes in Maryland. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Mitchell-Wiedefeld Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,445. 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 Mitchell-Wiedefeld Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Mitchell-Wiedefeld Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 6500 York Rd. in Baltimore, MD. You can reach the home at (410) 377-8300. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Mitchell-Wiedefeld Funeral Home, Inc. offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Mitchell-Wiedefeld Funeral Home, Inc. starts at $3,445. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Mitchell-Wiedefeld Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Mitchell-Wiedefeld Funeral Home, Inc. mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Mitchell-Wiedefeld Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (various denominations), Methodist families, among others.
What sets Mitchell-Wiedefeld Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Established in 1837, making it one of the oldest funeral firms in Maryland and the United States.
- Officiated what is believed to be the first engine-driven automobile funeral in the U.S. in 1914.
- Maintained as an independent, family-owned and operated business for generations, resisting corporate acquisitions.
- The Mitchell family also owns Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens & Mausoleum, offering integrated cemetery and funeral services.
- Deep multi-generational family involvement in leadership and daily operations.
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Maryland State Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Veteran services
- · Green cremation
- · Direct burial
- · Green burial
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian (various denominations), Methodist. 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.