Veteran services at Pumphrey Funeral Home
Veteran families in Bethesda, MD can turn to Pumphrey Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Montgomery Crematorium, Inc. specializes in scheduling and directing funeral services at Arlington National Cemetery. They also provide comprehensive resources and guidance for federal employees, retirees, and survivors regarding benefits, contacting the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for retirement and survivor benefits, and the Office of Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) for life insurance claims. The firm offers advice on handling payments made after death, un-cashed checks, and direct deposits to ensure proper financial procedures are followed." 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.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation and burial services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Pumphrey Funeral Home: direct cremation from $4,050. That places direct cremation roughly 76% above 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 Baltimore National Cemetery in MD, approximately 28 miles from Pumphrey Funeral Home. Pumphrey Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
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. Pumphrey Funeral Home is among them.
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?
Montgomery Crematorium, Inc. specializes in scheduling and directing funeral services at Arlington National Cemetery. They also provide comprehensive resources and guidance for federal employees, retirees, and survivors regarding benefits, contacting the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for retirement and survivor benefits, and the Office of Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) for life insurance claims. The firm offers advice on handling payments made after death, un-cashed checks, and direct deposits to ensure proper financial procedures are followed.
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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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.