Veteran services at Roy W. Barber Funeral Home
Roy W. Barber Funeral Home in Laytonsville, MD supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists $2,385 for basic burial and $3,745 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial service, burial, and cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Roy W. Barber Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,675. That places direct cremation roughly 16% 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 24 miles from Roy W. Barber 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 Roy W. Barber Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,675. 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 Roy W. Barber Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Roy W. Barber Funeral Home is located at 21525 Laytonsville Road in Laytonsville, MD. You can reach the home at (301) 948-3500. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Roy W. Barber Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Roy W. Barber Funeral Home provides funeral service, memorial service, burial, cremation, pre-arrangements, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Roy W. Barber Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Roy W. Barber Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Roy W. Barber Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Episcopal, Methodist, Baptist families, among others.
What sets Roy W. Barber Funeral Home apart
- Offers a 'Have the Talk of a Lifetime' program to facilitate meaningful end-of-life conversations within families.
- Provides a year of daily grief support messages via email to assist individuals through their bereavement journey.
- Offers extensive online resources covering funeral etiquette, frequent questions, social security benefits, and guidance on talking to children about loss.
- Assists with coordinating benefits and paperwork with the Veterans Administration, Social Security, and insurance agents.
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Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Episcopal, Methodist, Baptist. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish, Haitian Creole.
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.