Veteran services at Thomas Funeral Home
Thomas Funeral Home serves veteran families in Cambridge, MD with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,685 for basic burial and $1,755 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Google shows 4.9 stars from 13 reviews.
The home lists these veteran-related services: direct cremation, online memorials, and pet cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Thomas Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,755. That places direct cremation roughly 24% 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 Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery in MD, about 12 miles from Thomas 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.
Thomas Funeral Home has a 4.9-star rating from 13 Google reviews.
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 Thomas Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,755. 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 Thomas Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Thomas Funeral Home is located at 700 Locust St. in Cambridge, MD. You can reach the home at (410) 228-4727. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Thomas Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Thomas Funeral Home provides direct cremation, traditional full service, pre-need arrangements, monuments and markers, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Thomas Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Thomas Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Thomas Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Episcopal, United Methodist, Catholic families, among others.
How do families rate Thomas Funeral Home?
Thomas Funeral Home holds a 4.9-star rating across 13 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Thomas Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned and continuously managed since 1936, demonstrating deep community roots.
- Offers pre-need arrangements since 1974, allowing families to plan and pre-fund services.
- Provides monuments and markers sales since 1963, including options for pet cremation and memorials.
- Features a spacious facility with a home-like atmosphere, designed for comfort and accessibility.
- Staff includes a Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP) and members fluent in English and Spanish.
- Offers one year of free daily grief support emails, online memorials, and tribute videos.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
- · Pet Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Delmarva Funeral Service Association
- · Cambridge Lions Club
- · Maryland State Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Pre-Need Arrangements
- · Monuments and Markers
- · Pet Cremation
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Episcopal, United Methodist, Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
What families have said
Up to five Google reviews of Thomas Funeral Home, shown as written. Reviews that mention veterans, military service, honors, a flag or a cemetery come first, then the highest-rated.
“We had our service for my mother -n- law they were very compassionate an caring. It's where I want to be layed out also. Also my daughter's father-n- law was layed to rest there it was a beautiful ceremony. Thank you truly Donna Dawson”
“Thomas’s provides the utmost in Hearfelt, Professional Care for our Family, and of course, our Mom‼️ They created the most Glorious Video Tribute to my Mom with pictures we provided💖 It was Beautiful❤️ A Keepsake we will forever treasure. And we even did an online FB Live broadcast of her Graveside Service since it’s in the Middle of the Pandemic. We will Be Forever Grateful‼️”
“My dad had his service here at Thomas funeral home in Cambridge they are very loving and caring people”
“They were courteous, professional, and respectful. A fantastic place to lay family and to handle final decisions for your loved ones.”
“Brian is great. He has handled several family members funerals. A+ rating.”
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.