Veteran services at Short Funeral Home
Short Funeral Home serves veteran families in Delmar, DE with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include chapel (120 seat) and free parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,645 for basic burial and $2,695 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, traditional burial, memorial services, veteran services, and custom memorial videos. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel (120 seat).
Published pricing at Short Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,695. That places direct cremation roughly 8% above the Delaware median ($2,497). 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 Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Sussex County in DE, about 18 miles from Short 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 68 funeral homes in Delaware. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Short Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,695. 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 Short Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Short Funeral Home is located at 13 East Grove St. in Delmar, DE. You can reach the home at (302) 846-2525. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Short Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Short Funeral Home provides funeral planning, cremation, traditional burial, memorial services, pet services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Short Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Short Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Short Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Methodist, Episcopal, Baptist, Wesleyan, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Short Funeral Home apart
- On-site human crematory for direct oversight of the cremation process.
- Only pet crematory in Sussex County, Delaware, offering specialized pet cremation services.
- Chapel equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual systems and live streaming capabilities for services.
- Deep historical roots in Delmar, with undertaking services dating back to 1865.
- 24/7 availability for immediate assistance.
- Specialized veteran services, including assistance with benefits and patriotic tributes.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Pet Cremation
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Methodist, Episcopal, Baptist, Wesleyan, Catholic, Nazarene.
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.