Veteran services at Bass Funeral Home
Bass Funeral Home in Gordonsville, TN supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,550 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: honoring life, burial, cremation, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Bass Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,550. That places direct cremation roughly 37% 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 44 miles from Bass 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 Bass Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,550. 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 Bass Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Bass Funeral Home is located at 71 Main Street East in Gordonsville, TN. You can reach the home at (615) 683-8212. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Bass Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Bass Funeral Home provides honoring life, grief support, pre-planning, visitation, funeral service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Bass Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Bass Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Bass Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Seventh-Day Adventist, Baptist (Missionary Baptist, Southern Baptist), United Methodist, Christian Fellowship, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Bass Funeral Home apart
- Multi-generational family ownership and operation since 1897 across three locations.
- Explicit focus on honoring the individuality and unique life path of each deceased person.
- Comprehensive online pre-planning tool with password-protected accounts for flexible arrangement completion.
- Provision of 365 daily email affirmations for ongoing grief support.
- Transparently published average cost for a full-service funeral ($5,000) on their website's FAQ section.
- Assistance with veteran and other organizational benefits for funeral payment.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Ground Interment
- · Graveside Service
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Ashes Returned To Family
On-site facilities
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Seventh-Day Adventist, Baptist (Missionary Baptist, Southern Baptist), United Methodist, Christian Fellowship, Catholic, Church of Christ, Full Gospel (Non-denominational, Spirit-filled).
Branches of service mentioned
Bass Funeral Home's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.