Veteran services at Baker Funeral Home
Baker Funeral Home, located in Kershaw, SC, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,575 for basic burial and $1,600 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, online memorial, and veteran services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Baker Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,275. That places direct cremation roughly 29% below the South Carolina median ($1,795). 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 Jackson National Cemetery in SC, about 35 miles from Baker 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 460 funeral homes in South Carolina. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Baker Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,275. 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 Baker Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Baker Funeral Home is located at 210 East Hilton Street in Kershaw, SC. You can reach the home at (803) 475-3771. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Baker Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Baker Funeral Home provides cremation services, daily grief steps emails, grief support, online memorial, ordering flowers, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Baker Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Baker Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Baker Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Methodist, African Methodist Episcopal Zion, Non-denominational families, among others.
What sets Baker Funeral Home apart
- One year of free daily grief support emails for families served.
- Online memorial platform for sharing obituaries, photos, and condolences, including tribute video creation.
- Dedicated resources for understanding children and grief, offering age-appropriate guidance.
- Assistance with Social Security benefits and Veterans Affairs burial benefits.
- Comprehensive pre-planning services with flexible funding options to ease family burden.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Children And Grief
- · Death Away From Home
- · Funeral Etiquette
- · Grief Resources
- · Social Security Benefits
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Methodist, African Methodist Episcopal Zion, Non-denominational. 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.