Veteran services at Pumphrey Funeral Home
Veteran families in Bethesda, MD can turn to Pumphrey Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include chapel and parking lot, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,645 for basic burial and $3,905 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation and burial services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Pumphrey Funeral Home: direct cremation from $4,050. That places direct cremation roughly 76% above the Maryland median ($2,300). 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 Baltimore National Cemetery in MD, about 28 miles from Pumphrey Funeral Home. 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
What does a funeral at Pumphrey Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $4,050. 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 Pumphrey Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Pumphrey Funeral Home is located at 7557 Wisconsin Ave. in Bethesda, MD. You can reach the home at (301) 652-2200. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Pumphrey Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Pumphrey Funeral Home provides cremation, funeral services, burial services, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Pumphrey Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Pumphrey Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Pumphrey Funeral Home apart
- The only on-site crematorium in Montgomery County or Washington, D.C.
- The only local firm invited to be a member of Graystone Associates (a leading educational/consulting association)
- Expertise in scheduling and directing funeral services at Arlington National Cemetery
- Six generations of the Pumphrey family serving the Montgomery County and Greater Washington, D.C. area’s funeral and cremation needs
- Specialized resources and assistance for federal employees regarding benefits and procedures
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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.