Veteran services at Peaceful Alternatives Funeral And Cremation Center
Peaceful Alternatives Funeral And Cremation Center is a funeral home in Timonium, MD that accepts veteran families and provides military funeral honors coordination through the Department of Defense honors program.
Published pricing at Peaceful Alternatives Funeral And Cremation Center: direct cremation from $1,925. 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 Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery in MD, approximately 7 miles from Peaceful Alternatives Funeral And Cremation Center. Peaceful Alternatives Funeral And Cremation Center can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Peaceful Alternatives Funeral And Cremation Center holds a 4.7-star rating from 26 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Peaceful Alternatives Funeral And Cremation Center. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“I cannot rave enough about the outstanding and amazing treatment provided by Peaceful Alternatives for my mom, Roseanne Mergler. Every step of the journey from her passing 12/27 through the handoff of her ashes today was handled professionally, compassionately, and beautifully. Danielle Shaw, our coordinator, was a true blessing in all facets, can’t thank her enough for her knowledge, kindness and slideshow expertise. A shout out to Mark and Terri, our hosts for mom’s service yesterday 1/10, for providing the utmost care to us. The room was impeccable & they were always there to help in any way they could whenever needed. My family could not stop commenting on how wonderful yesterday was and all of the credit goes to Danielle and her staff. I highly recommend them , you will not be disappointed. Many thanks from the bottom of my heart…Karen Brackin”
“On behalf of the entire Stromberg and Brooks family, we extend our heartfelt thanks to Peaceful Alternatives for the exceptional care and compassion shown in handling Kenny’s services. From the moment we walked through the doors, we felt a sense of comfort and reassurance in the kindness and professionalism of the entire staff. When I first spoke with Mr. Gair, he immediately put my mind at ease during what had been an especially difficult and exhausting time following my husband’s passing. His professionalism, compassion, and genuine kindness meant more than words can express. He thoughtfully guided me through every step of the planning process, helping create a truly beautiful tribute to my husband. Even the smallest details, including the care provided by our limo driver, Mary, were handled with excellence. With sincere gratitude and appreciation from our entire family, thank you for your outstanding service and support. Posted on behalf of Sharon Stromberg”
“Amy Orton was absolutely fabulous. She treated us with such kindness and patience, offering comfort while maintaining complete professionalism. She assisted us in every possible way and truly went above and beyond. We are so grateful for her support and for making this transition feel so seamless. Highly recommend!”
“From our initial visit with Casey, my sister and I knew that this was going to be the perfect place for my mom. Soon thereafter, coming back to finalize many other details, we worked with Danielle who was just as amazing. Patient, Compassionate, she made us feel like we were family. As hard as this process is, the entire staff put my sister and I at ease. It's all the small little details and they were so accommodating. Amy, Terry and Joe, Thank you for making that day so perfect for my mom. 💜Irene”
“I can’t say enough positive things for how well the staff at Peaceful Alternatives treated our family during a most difficult time. We again chose Peaceful Alternatives to take care of our mother based upon how well they took care of our father when he passed away ten years ago. The staff guided us through the entire funeral and burial process while all along being sensitive, compassionate and understanding of our grief. All expectations were met and exceeded. They took care of everything. Thanks again to the kind staff at Peaceful Alternatives for all you have done for our family.”
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.