Veteran services at Moore Funeral Home
Moore Funeral Home, located in Denton, MD, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Assistance with veteran's benefits, arranging for the flag, Honor Guard flag folding detail, and veteran's marker if eligible." Published pricing lists $5,600 for basic burial and $2,900 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Moore Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,900. That places direct cremation roughly 26% above the Maryland median ($2,300). 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 Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery in MD, approximately 15 miles from Moore Funeral Home. Moore Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Maryland has approximately 313 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Moore Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Moore Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,900. 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 Moore Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Moore Funeral Home is located at 12 South 2nd St. in Denton, MD. You can reach the home at (410) 479-2611. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Moore Funeral Home offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Moore Funeral Home starts at $2,900. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Moore Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Assistance with veteran's benefits, arranging for the flag, Honor Guard flag folding detail, and veteran's marker if eligible.
Which faith traditions does Moore Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian denominations (Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, Nazarene, Episcopal, Brethren, Christian Church), Other faiths as requested families, among others.
What sets Moore Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned and operated for over three generations, serving since 1909.
- Offers a dedicated line of pet cremation products.
- Provides 24/7 availability for immediate assistance and support.
- Works with all local churches of all faiths, accommodating diverse religious traditions.
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian denominations (Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, Nazarene, Episcopal, Brethren, Christian Church), Other faiths as requested.
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
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.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow 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.