Alabama Heritage Funeral Home

Veteran services at Alabama Heritage Funeral Home

For veterans in Montgomery, AL, Alabama Heritage Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include interfaith chapel and large reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,195 for basic burial and $3,395 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, traditional burial, veterans funerals with military honors, cemetery flower arrangement delivery, and private viewing before cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include interfaith chapel, veterans cemetery section, cremation niches, and cremation gardens.

Published pricing at Alabama Heritage Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,095. That places direct cremation roughly 66% above the Alabama median ($1,870). 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 Fort Mitchell National Cemetery in AL, about 64 miles from Alabama Heritage 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 479 funeral homes in Alabama. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.

Frequently asked questions

What sets Alabama Heritage Funeral Home apart

• A stated guarantee of "Attention to detail like no other."
• Extensive personalization of services, exemplified by themed events such as a "high-horsepower cruise-in" or a "book drive" to reflect a loved one's unique passions.
• Integrated funeral home and cemetery services, providing a seamless experience from funeral arrangements to diverse interment options on one property.
• The Heritage Hall interfaith chapel and flexible event spaces, including an outdoor pavilion and large reception areas, accommodating a wide array of religious and cultural ceremonies and catered events.
• Specialized services for various cultural and religious traditions, including a Tahara room, Shomer/Watcher availability, and specific provisions for Asian, Buddhist, Catholic, Hispanic, Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Jewish, and Black funeral traditions, as well as observances like Qingming Festival, Chung Yeung Festival, and Día de los Muertos.
• Convenience services such as overnight visitations, in-home visitations, police escort for processions, arrangements by phone or email, and home or mail delivery of ashes.

Military and veteran services listed

Burial and cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations and specialties

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Multicultural, Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Hindu Funeral Traditions, Muslim Funeral Traditions, Christian Funeral Traditions, Jewish Funeral Traditions, Black Funeral Traditions, Qingming Festival, Chung Yeung Festival, Día de los Muertos. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.

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.