Veteran services at Potomac Valley Cremation and Funeral Care
Potomac Valley Cremation and Funeral Care in Hagerstown, MD supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,295 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $2,300. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, direct cremation, cremation with private gathering, cremation with memorial service, simple non-scheduled cremation, and veteran cremation services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Rocky Gap Veterans Cemetery in MD, about 48 miles from Potomac Valley Cremation and Funeral Care. 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 Potomac Valley Cremation and Funeral Care publish funeral prices?
Potomac Valley Cremation and Funeral Care has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (301) 739-1414 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Potomac Valley Cremation and Funeral Care located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Potomac Valley Cremation and Funeral Care is located at 305 North Potomac Street in Hagerstown, MD. You can reach the home at (301) 739-1414. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Potomac Valley Cremation and Funeral Care offer veteran families?
Potomac Valley Cremation and Funeral Care provides cremation services, funeral services, pre-planning, direct cremation, cremation with private gathering, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Potomac Valley Cremation and Funeral Care help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Potomac Valley Cremation and Funeral Care mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Potomac Valley Cremation and Funeral Care accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholicism, Protestant denominations, Hinduism, Islam, Judaic movements families, among others.
What sets Potomac Valley Cremation and Funeral Care apart
- Owns and operates its own crematory, Potomac Valley Cremation Center, ensuring direct oversight of the entire cremation process.
- Offers private witnessing rooms at the crematory for families wishing to be present during the cremation.
- Specializes in cremation services, providing focused expertise in this area.
- Maintains transparent and affordable cremation and funeral packages, with clear pricing listed on their website.
- Provides continuous support from initial contact through post-service grief resources.
- Handles all necessary permits and legal documentation, including death certificate procurement.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Direct Cremation
- · Cremation With Private Gathering
- · Simple Non-Scheduled Cremation
- · Ash Scattering Ceremony Planning
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Harman Funeral Home
Specialties
- · Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
- · Veteran Cremation Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholicism, Protestant denominations, Hinduism, Islam, Judaic movements.
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.