Veteran services at Sewell Memorial Gardens
Veteran families in Frederick, MD can turn to Sewell Memorial Gardens for honors and benefit coordination. The team handles VA burial allowances, honor-guard coordination, and national-cemetery scheduling. On-site amenities include chapel (seating 143), suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,675 for basic burial and $1,710 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, memorial services, and veteran services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel (seating 143) and cemetery (sewell memorial gardens).
Published pricing at Sewell Memorial Gardens: direct cremation from $200 and basic burial from $1,100. That places direct cremation roughly 91% below 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 Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery in MD, about 19 miles from Sewell Memorial Gardens. 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 Sewell Memorial Gardens cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $200, basic burial starts at $1,100. 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 Sewell Memorial Gardens located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Sewell Memorial Gardens is located at 134 Tobacco Ridge Road Prince in Frederick, MD. You can reach the home at (410) 535-1646. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Sewell Memorial Gardens offer veteran families?
Sewell Memorial Gardens provides traditional funerals, personalized funerals, video tributes, pre-planning, cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Sewell Memorial Gardens help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Sewell Memorial Gardens assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does Sewell Memorial Gardens accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, United Methodist, Non-denominational families, among others.
What sets Sewell Memorial Gardens apart
- Operates Sewell Memorial Gardens, a perpetual care cemetery established in 2015.
- Features a renovated chapel with seating for 143 and a viewing/overflow room for 84, both equipped for video tributes.
- Offers a 365-day grief support email program providing daily messages of comfort and hope.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Calvert County Minority Business Alliance (CCMBA)
Specialties
- · Diverse Cultural Services
- · Diverse Religious Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, United Methodist, Non-denominational.
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.