Veteran services at Slack Funeral Home
Slack Funeral Home, located in Ellicott City, MD, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel and reception facilities, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,175 for basic burial and $3,300 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial services, cremation services, veterans information assistance, memorial service, graveside service, and direct cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Slack Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,300. That places direct cremation roughly 43% 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 5 miles from Slack 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 Slack Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,300. 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 Slack Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Slack Funeral Home is located at 3871 Old Columbia Pke. in Ellicott City, MD. You can reach the home at (410) 465-4400. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Slack Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Slack Funeral Home provides burial services, cremation services, funeral pre-arrangement process, eulogies & obituaries assistance, veterans information assistance, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Slack Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Slack Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Slack Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Christian (various denominations), Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism families, among others.
What sets Slack Funeral Home apart
- Howard County's Oldest Family-Owned Funeral Home
- Resisted overtures of large conglomerates, remaining privately family-owned
- Member of the International Order of the Golden Rule (OGR), the only facility in Howard County with this membership
- Transparent General Price List available online
- Facilities designed to feel like a family home
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Disinterment & Reinterment
- · Graveside Service
- · Direct Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Washing & Disinfecting without Embalming
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · International Order of the Golden Rule (OGR)
Specialties
- · Family-Owned
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Christian (various denominations), Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Islam, Judaism (Orthodox and other sects). Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.