Veteran services at Zellman Funeral Home
Zellman Funeral Home serves veteran families in Havre De Grace, MD with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and VA benefits paperwork.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, memorial services, burial services, graveside services, and direct cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Zellman Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,075. That places direct cremation roughly 34% 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 18 miles from Zellman 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 Zellman Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,075. 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 Zellman Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Zellman Funeral Home is located at 123 South Washington St. in Havre De Grace, MD. You can reach the home at (410) 939-2882. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Zellman Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Zellman Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation services, memorial services, advanced funeral planning, ash scattering, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Zellman Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Zellman Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Zellman Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (general), Catholic, Jewish, Islamic families, among others.
What sets Zellman Funeral Home apart
- Offers alkaline hydrolysis (resomation) as an alternative cremation option.
- Provides catering services through a partnership with a local restaurant, Forge Southern Comfort.
- Hosts an Annual Kid's Fishing Day as part of its community involvement.
- Assists families with navigating and applying for U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs burial benefits and arranging military funeral honors.
- Offers a one-year program of free daily grief support emails to families.
- Provides online memorial creation and tribute video services.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Graveside Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Ash Scattering
- · Direct Cremation
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Alkaline Hydrolysis
- · Resomation
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian (general), Catholic, Jewish, Islamic. 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.