Robert E. Evans Funeral Home

Veteran services at Robert E. Evans Funeral Home

For veterans in Bowie, MD, Robert E. Evans Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "John H. Evans Funeral Home offers dedicated Veterans Services. Staff members, such as James E. Dempsey, are involved with the Ohio Funeral Directors Association (OFDA) Disaster Response Team and the federal DMORT (Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team) under FEMA, providing assistance during national crises. The funeral home is proud to honor those who served the country." On-site amenities include chapel and parking lot, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,315 for basic burial and $2,195 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $2,400. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include burial services, cremation services, pet cremation, and veteran 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 Robert E. Evans Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,695. That places direct cremation roughly 26% 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 Crownsville Veterans Cemetery in MD, approximately 9 miles from Robert E. Evans Funeral Home. Robert E. Evans 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. Robert E. Evans Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Robert E. Evans Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,695. 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 Robert E. Evans Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Robert E. Evans Funeral Home is located at 16000 Annapolis Road in Bowie, MD. You can reach the home at (301) 464-8836. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Robert E. Evans Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Robert E. Evans Funeral Home provides burial services, cremation services, pet cremation, veteran services, personalization, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Robert E. Evans Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

John H. Evans Funeral Home offers dedicated Veterans Services. Staff members, such as James E. Dempsey, are involved with the Ohio Funeral Directors Association (OFDA) Disaster Response Team and the federal DMORT (Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team) under FEMA, providing assistance during national crises. The funeral home is proud to honor those who served the country.

Which faith traditions does Robert E. Evans Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.

What sets Robert E. Evans Funeral Home apart

Multi-generational family ownership and operation since 1932.
Two full-service locations in Milford and Goshen, Ohio.
Specialization in pet cremation services.
Dedicated Preplanning Specialist to assist with advance funeral arrangements and Medicaid law guidance.
Specific services for veterans, including staff involvement with FEMA DMORT.
Aftercare Coordinator and Chaplain for ongoing grief support and spiritual guidance.

Military & veteran services offered

★Veteran Services

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial Services

Cremation

· Cremation Services
· Pet Cremation

On-site facilities

· Gathering Spaces

· Chapel

· Lounge

· Private Sitting Room

· Office

· Casket Selection Room

· Vault Selection Room

· Urn Selection Room

· Parking Lot

· Audio-Visual Equipment

· Large Screen Televisions

· Sound System

· Foyer

· Fireplace

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Crematory
· Funeral Home
· Mortuary

Specializations

· Honoring Veterans
· Personalization
· Medicaid Law
· VA Burial Benefits

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic.

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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.