About Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery
Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery is a grant funded veteran cemetery located in Black Mountain, North Carolina. Built or expanded under the VA's Veterans Cemetery Grants Program, the cemetery is operated by the state, county, or tribal authority while following federal eligibility standards. The cemetery is currently accepting new in-ground and columbarium interments. Families should call the cemetery directly to verify availability for the desired service date.
Detailed history, notable interments, and ground policies for this cemetery are not yet available from the National Cemetery Administration's public listing. The cemetery's primary contact information appears in the sidebar.
Nearest cemeteries
The three closest veteran cemeteries to Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery (by straight-line distance):
- Mountain Home National Cemetery — Mountain Home, TN (48 mi · open)
- Mountain Home National Cemetery Annex — Mountain Home, TN (48 mi · open)
- M.J. Dolly Cooper Veterans Cemetery — Anderson, SC (79 mi · open)
Nearby veteran-friendly funeral homes
The following funeral homes within a 50-mile radius of Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery have demonstrated a commitment to serving veterans through specialized services, VA benefits coordination, or dedicated honors details.
Harwood Home for Funerals is a premier funeral home located at 208 West State Street in Black Mountain, NC. The property features well-appointed spaces including mountain view memorial park. Professional offerings include professional services, funeral services, and cremation services, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $2,195. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $2,295, while direct cremation is available from $1,895. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Baptist, Methodist, Full Gospel, and Presbyterian.
Harwood Home for Funerals and Cremation Services is a premier funeral home located at 208 W State Street, Black in Mountain, NC. With deep roots in the community, they provide a peaceful and accommodating environment to honor the memory of loved ones.
Groce Funeral Home - East Asheville is a premier funeral home located at 856 Tunnel Road in Asheville, NC. With deep roots in the community, they provide a peaceful and accommodating environment to honor the memory of loved ones.
Westmoreland Funeral Homes & Crematory is a premier funeral home located at 198 South Main St. in Marion, NC. The property features well-appointed spaces including historic facility, fully accessible facility, and spacious chapel. Professional offerings include traditional funeral, memorial service, and cremation, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $1,595. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $2,895, while direct cremation is available from $1,595.
Anders - Rice Funeral Home is a premier funeral home located at 173 Seasons Drive in Asheville, NC. With deep roots in the community, they provide a peaceful and accommodating environment to honor the memory of loved ones.
Anders-Rice Funeral Home, Inc. is a premier funeral home located at 1428 Patton Ave. in Asheville, NC. The property features well-appointed spaces including gathering spaces, cremation center, and on-site crematory. Professional offerings include cremation, green burial, and burial, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $3,395. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $3,495, while direct cremation is available from $3,395. The standard basic services fee for the funeral director and staff is $3,295. Additional typical expenses include embalming ($995) and use of facilities for viewing ($6,600). The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Presbyterian (Reformed) and Baptist (Missionary, Pole Creek, Freedom, Enon).
Groce Funeral Home is a premier funeral home located at 1401 Patton Avenue in Asheville, NC. The property features well-appointed spaces including on-site chapels, refrigeration units, and large screen tvs. Professional offerings include aquamation, funeral services, and cremation, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $3,065. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $5,485, while direct cremation is available from $3,065. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Methodist, Baptist, Catholic, and Episcopal. The firm's dedication to service is reflected in their 4.9-star Google rating across 35 reviews.
Church Street Funeral & Cremation is a premier funeral home located at 125 South Church Street in Hendersonville, NC. The property features well-appointed spaces including on-site crematory, reception rooms, and catering options. Professional offerings include personalization, vehicles, and veterans services, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. Direct cremation services are provided starting at $995. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Christian (Baptist, Methodist, Episcopal) and Jewish.