Veteran services at Torbert Funeral Chapel
Torbert Funeral Chapel in Dover, DE supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Torbert Funeral Chapels provides extensive support for veterans, including coordinating military funeral honors (flag folding, Taps, three-volley rifle salute, flag-draped casket, final salute) for eligible individuals. They also assist families with navigating U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits, such as obtaining Presidential Memorial Certificates, arranging for headstones or markers, securing memorial plots, facilitating burial in a VA national cemetery, and understanding potential reimbursement for burial expenses. Eligibility for military honors is verified by the veteran's DD-214 or discharge papers." On-site amenities include funeral chapel (s. bradford st.) and funeral chapel (e. lebanon rd.), suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,695 for basic burial and $1,495 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include memorial service, mass of christian burial, and veteran services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include funeral chapel (s. bradford st.) and funeral chapel (e. lebanon rd.). These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Torbert Funeral Chapel: direct cremation from $1,495. That places direct cremation roughly 40% below the Delaware median ($2,497). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery - New Castle County in DE, approximately 32 miles from Torbert Funeral Chapel. Torbert Funeral Chapel can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Delaware has approximately 68 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Torbert Funeral Chapel is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Torbert Funeral Chapel cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,495. 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 Torbert Funeral Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Torbert Funeral Chapel is located at 61 South Bradford Street in Dover, DE. You can reach the home at (302) 734-3341. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Torbert Funeral Chapel offer veteran families?
Torbert Funeral Chapel provides funeral service, memorial service, celebration of life, prayer vigil, mass of christian burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Torbert Funeral Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Torbert Funeral Chapels provides extensive support for veterans, including coordinating military funeral honors (flag folding, Taps, three-volley rifle salute, flag-draped casket, final salute) for eligible individuals. They also assist families with navigating U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits, such as obtaining Presidential Memorial Certificates, arranging for headstones or markers, securing memorial plots, facilitating burial in a VA national cemetery, and understanding potential reimbursement for burial expenses. Eligibility for military honors is verified by the veteran's DD-214 or discharge papers.
Which faith traditions does Torbert Funeral Chapel accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Christian (General) families, among others.
What sets Torbert Funeral Chapel apart
- Five generations of continuous family operation
- Dedicated pet cremation services through Friends Forever Pet Cremation
- Comprehensive veteran services including military honors and VA benefits coordination
- Livestreaming of funeral services for remote attendees
- Multiple chapel locations in Dover, Delaware
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Mass Of Christian Burial
- · Committal Service
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Veteran Services
- · Pet Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Christian (General). Languages spoken at the home: English.
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow honors are coordinated
Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.
For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.