Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium

Veteran services at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium

For veterans in Lewes, DE, Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium offers specialized veteran services, including traditional funerals, cremation services, and memorial services tailored for military veterans. They also provide resources for understanding Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits and emphasize the importance of preplanning for military veterans to ensure their legacy is honored according to their wishes." On-site amenities include chapel, free parking, and reception room, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,560 for basic burial and $2,970 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, green & all-natural funerals & burials, veterans services, memorial services & gatherings, and graveside service. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

On-site facilities of note include chapel, custom memorial videos, and memorial designers. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.

Published pricing at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium: direct cremation from $2,970. That places direct cremation roughly 19% 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 Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery in MD, approximately 17 miles from Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium. Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium 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. Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What sets Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium apart

• Operates four modern facilities across Sussex County, Delaware, including Lewes, Ocean View, Georgetown, and Bridgeville.
• Features its own privately owned, on-site crematory, ensuring continuous care for loved ones.
• Offers fully customizable memorial services and unique tributes tailored to individual lives.
• Provides 24/7 support and assistance for both at-need and pre-need planning arrangements.
• Long-standing history in the community, with roots dating back to 1865.
• Specializes in Green & All-Natural Funerals & Burials, Multicultural Funerals, and Pet Cremation.

Military & veteran services offered

Burial & cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations & specializations

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Methodist, Catholic, Episcopal. Languages spoken at the home: English, Bilingual (unspecified).

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.