Veteran services at Arrington Funeral Directors & Crematory
Arrington Funeral Directors & Crematory serves veteran families in Jackson, TN with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include chapel and reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,890 for basic burial and $3,350 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial, cremation services, veterans services, memorial service, graveside service, and online memorial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads in TN, about 26 miles from Arrington Funeral Directors & Crematory. 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 641 funeral homes in Tennessee. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
Does Arrington Funeral Directors & Crematory publish funeral prices?
Arrington Funeral Directors & Crematory has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (731) 668-1111 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Arrington Funeral Directors & Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Arrington Funeral Directors & Crematory is located at 148 West University Pkwy. in Jackson, TN. You can reach the home at (731) 668-1111. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Arrington Funeral Directors & Crematory offer veteran families?
Arrington Funeral Directors & Crematory provides burial, funeral service, cremation services, veterans services, live webcasting, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Arrington Funeral Directors & Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Arrington Funeral Directors & Crematory mentions veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Arrington Funeral Directors & Crematory accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Church of Christ families, among others.
What sets Arrington Funeral Directors & Crematory apart
- Gracie, a certified Australian Labradoodle therapy dog, provides comfort to families during arrangements, visitations, and services.
- Recipient of 14 consecutive NFDA Pursuit of Excellence Awards, NFDA Richard Myers Pinnacle Award, and inducted into the NFDA "Hall of Excellence".
- Founder Bob Arrington served as President of the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) and was inducted into the Tennessee Funeral Directors Association’s Wall of Fame.
- Features an on-site crematory, the only one in Jackson, TN.
- Offers live webcasting of services for family and friends unable to attend in person.
- Recognized with NFDA Best of the Best Awards for innovations like ObituaryShare.com and for developing custom challenge coins for veteran families.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Tennessee Funeral Directors Association
- · Funeral Service Foundation
- · Tennessee Donor Services
- · Greater Jackson Chamber
- · Friends of Heart
- · Jackson-Madison County School System Ethics Committee
- · Heaven’s Cradle
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
- · Grief Counseling
- · Pre-planning
- · Personalized Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Church of Christ. 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.