Veteran services at Pope Funeral Homes
Pope Funeral Homes, located in Forestville, MD, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include forestville chapel and on-site parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,000 for basic burial and $2,810 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial services, cremations, honoring life, permanent memorialization, and veteran's services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include forestville chapel and pope memorial gardens.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery in MD, about 9 miles from Pope Funeral Homes. 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
Does Pope Funeral Homes publish funeral prices?
Pope Funeral Homes has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (301) 568-4100 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Pope Funeral Homes located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Pope Funeral Homes is located at 5538 Marlboro Pike in Forestville, MD. You can reach the home at (301) 568-4100. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Pope Funeral Homes offer veteran families?
Pope Funeral Homes provides memorial services, cremations, traditional funeral services, visitation, honoring life, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Pope Funeral Homes help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Pope Funeral Homes mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Pope Funeral Homes accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Episcopal, Catholic, Baptist, Methodist families, among others.
What sets Pope Funeral Homes apart
- Over 105 years of continuous service to the DMV community.
- New Pope Place Event Center in Cheverly with a 300-seat Reflections Room, community room, family lounges, and event space.
- In-house florist for convenient flower and gift basket arrangements.
- Webcasting services for memorial and funeral services, allowing remote attendance.
- Family Collaboration Center for streamlined communication and planning among family members and staff.
- Pope Memorial Gardens, offering a dedicated space for permanent memorialization.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremations
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Washington
Specialties
- · Veteran's Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Episcopal, Catholic, Baptist, Methodist.
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.