Veteran services at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium
For veterans in Lewes, DE, Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, green & all-natural funerals & burials, veterans services, memorial services & gatherings, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel, custom memorial videos, and memorial designers.
Published pricing at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium: direct cremation from $2,970. That places direct cremation roughly 19% 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 Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery in MD, about 17 miles from Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium. 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 Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,970. 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 Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium is located at 16961 Kings Highway in Lewes, DE. You can reach the home at (302) 645-9520. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium offer veteran families?
Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium provides personalized funeral services, cremation services, traditional funerals, celebration of life, green & all-natural funerals & burials, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Methodist, Catholic, Episcopal families, among others.
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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Green & All-Natural Funerals & Burials
- · Graveside Service
- · Committal Service
- · Ground Interment
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Ashes Returned To Family
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
- · Green & All-Natural Funerals & Burials
- · Multicultural Funerals
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Methodist, Catholic, Episcopal. Languages spoken at the home: English, Bilingual (unspecified).
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.