Veteran services at Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home
Veteran families in Westminster, MD can turn to Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,615 for basic burial and $2,370 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: graveside service, cremation services, memorial service, green burial services, affordable cremation, and simple cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel area.
Published pricing at Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,370. That places direct cremation roughly 3% 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 Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery in MD, about 15 miles from Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home. 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 Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,370. 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 Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home is located at 91 Willis Street in Westminster, MD. You can reach the home at (410) 848-3933. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home provides traditional funeral services, viewing, visitation, graveside service, cremation services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home 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 Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Episcopal, Church of God, United Church of Christ, Lutheran, United Methodist families, among others.
What sets Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home apart
- Offers hand-blown glass angel ornaments as a gift to families served.
- Operates three distinct locations in Westminster, Taneytown, and Emmitsburg, serving a wide area of Maryland.
- Long operational history dating back to 1878 in Taneytown and 1936 in Westminster.
- Provides green burial services as an environmentally conscious option.
- Identifies as one of the largest burial, cremation, and memorial service providers in Maryland.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Green Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Affordable Cremation
- · Simple Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Myers-Durboraw Funeral Homes, P.A.
- · MacNabb Funeral Home, P.A.
- · Cremation Society of Maryland, Inc.
- · Metro Crematory, Inc.
- · Tri-County Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Maryland State Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Grief Counseling
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Episcopal, Church of God, United Church of Christ, Lutheran, United Methodist, Catholic. 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.