Peaceful Alternatives Funeral And Cremation Center

Veteran services at Peaceful Alternatives Funeral And Cremation Center

Peaceful Alternatives Funeral And Cremation Center, located in Timonium, MD, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Peaceful Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Center specializes in Veterans & Military Honors services, assisting families with Department of Defense information and replacement of lost military papers (Form FS-180)." On-site amenities include reception space available and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,925 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Early reviews are positive, averaging 4.7 stars across 26.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation services and natural burial. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

Published pricing at Peaceful Alternatives Funeral And Cremation Center: direct cremation from $1,925. That places direct cremation roughly 16% below 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 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.

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. Peaceful Alternatives Funeral And Cremation Center is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Peaceful Alternatives Funeral And Cremation Center cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,925. 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 Peaceful Alternatives Funeral And Cremation Center located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Peaceful Alternatives Funeral And Cremation Center is located at 2325 York Rd. in Timonium, MD. You can reach the home at (410) 252-8720. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Peaceful Alternatives Funeral And Cremation Center offer veteran families?

Peaceful Alternatives Funeral And Cremation Center provides funeral services, cremation services, natural burial, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Peaceful Alternatives Funeral And Cremation Center help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Peaceful Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Center specializes in Veterans & Military Honors services, assisting families with Department of Defense information and replacement of lost military papers (Form FS-180).

How do families rate Peaceful Alternatives Funeral And Cremation Center?

Peaceful Alternatives Funeral And Cremation Center holds a 4.7-star rating across 26 Google reviews from local families and veterans.

What sets Peaceful Alternatives Funeral And Cremation Center apart

Environmentally conscious natural burial options, utilizing biodegradable materials and avoiding toxic chemicals.
Specialized grief support resources and articles tailored for children and teenagers.
Assistance with Veterans & Military Honors services.
Emphasis on pre-planning services with a 'Simple Planner' tool.

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Natural Burial

Cremation

· Cremation Services

On-site facilities

· Reception Space Available

· Handicap Accessible

· Reception Hall

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· National Funeral Directors Association
· Maryland State Funeral Directors Association
· Tri-County Funeral Directors Association

Specializations

· Natural Burial
· Grief Support for Children and Teenagers

What families have said

Danielle Shaw coordinated everything with slideshow expertise while Mark and Terri hosted in an impeccable room. We came back ten years later for our mother—they treated us like family and were accommodating about every small detail.

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The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.

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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.