Veteran services at Austin & Bell Funeral Home
Austin & Bell Funeral Home serves veteran families in Springfield, TN with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork and veterans cemetery burial. Published pricing lists $4,675 for basic burial and $2,070 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, cemetery property sales, and honoring life services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Austin & Bell Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,070. That places direct cremation roughly 11% above the Tennessee median ($1,865). 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 Nashville National Cemetery in TN, about 14 miles from Austin & Bell 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 641 funeral homes in Tennessee. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Austin & Bell Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,070. 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 Austin & Bell Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Austin & Bell Funeral Home is located at 509 Walnut Street in Springfield, TN. You can reach the home at (615) 384-1000. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Austin & Bell Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Austin & Bell Funeral Home provides cremation services, pre-planning, cemetery property sales, grief support, honoring life services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Austin & Bell Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Austin & Bell Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Austin & Bell Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (Methodist), Christian (Free Will Baptist) families, among others.
What sets Austin & Bell Funeral Home apart
- Warm and comfortable office environments, designed to offer a distinct funeral service experience.
- Extensive online grief support resources, including counseling, group support, interactive videos, and daily email affirmations.
- Free pre-planning informational seminars and online planning tools.
- Assistance with the sale of cemetery properties.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Online Grief Support
- · Pre-Planning
- · Honoring Individuality in Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian (Methodist), Christian (Free Will Baptist).
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.