Veteran services at Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home
For veterans in Aberdeen, MD, Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,300 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Google shows 3.1 stars from 8 reviews.
Published pricing at Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,300. That places direct cremation roughly 0% 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 Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery - New Castle County in DE, about 23 miles from Tarring-Cargo 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 Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,300. 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 Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home is located at 333 South Parke St. in Aberdeen, MD. You can reach the home at (410) 272-4500. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home provides customized services, grief support, pre-planning, veteran services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home 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 Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Episcopal, Union American Methodist Episcopal, Christian families, among others.
How do families rate Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home?
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home holds a 3.1-star rating across 8 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home apart
- Established in 1880, making it Aberdeen's oldest funeral establishment with over a century of continuous service.
- Offers a '365 Days of Healing' email program, providing daily messages of comfort, advice, and stories for ongoing grief support.
- Specializes in honoring veterans, providing dedicated services to recognize their sacrifice and patriotism.
- Provides customized services tailored to reflect individual values, preferences, and budgets.
Military and veteran services listed
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Honoring Veterans
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Episcopal, Union American Methodist Episcopal, Christian.
What families have said
Up to five Google reviews of Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home, shown as written. Reviews that mention veterans, military service, honors, a flag or a cemetery come first, then the highest-rated.
“I recently attended a viewing of a friend at this funeral home. I found this place to be warm, and beautifully decorated with ample room for many attendees to sit for the service. The owners were kind and accomodating and I was pleasantly surprised at how welcoming this place was. I found the parking to be ample and the areas inside to rest plentiful. I would highly recommend this funeral home to anyone interested in giving their loved ones a wonderful tribute.”
“Going through an unbelievably tough time with loss of a loved one. Called for prices to make arrangements and spoke to John Adams. This person was totally incompetent and told me three wildly different prices for the same services and could’nt explain breakdown. Started with $400 then $4,100 and on to $3,095. No explanation for price or what service I was paying for. He then proceeds to hang up on me when questioned about it!!!! Awful experience. Do not use this funeral home under any circumstances!”
“Excellent experience during a difficult time. They did a wonderful job of providing everything we needed. The decor is nice and tasteful and they did a fantastic job of placing the bouquets. We had many people attend the viewing and everyone had room to mingle. They also handled my father's arrangements when he passed.Will be sure to use them again.”
“Amy and the rest of the staff at Tarring-Cargo were so supportive, caring and helpful when our loved one passed away. We do not live in Maryland and Amy was so helpful and caring, taking the time to guide us through the process of making arrangements and putting our hearts and minds at ease during a very difficult time. Can't thank her and the rest of the staff at Tarring-Cargo enough.”
“had my aunts funeral there everything went well till the cemetary the lady who drove the hearse was not very nice or professional and very very rude to all the family i would not exspect that from anyone when the family is greiving. i would do something about her. The man was very nice and did a great job. this was yesterday at parkwood in parkville. at 10 . Thank you, very disappointed”
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.