Belk Funeral Home - Lamar Chapel

Veteran services at Belk Funeral Home - Lamar Chapel

For veterans in Lamar, SC, Belk Funeral Home - Lamar Chapel coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel and lamar chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,000 for basic burial and $1,885 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

The home lists these veteran-related services: burial services, cremation services, veteran services, graveside service, and memorial service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include chapel and lamar chapel.

The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Florence National Cemetery Annex in SC, about 20 miles from Belk Funeral Home - Lamar Chapel. 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 sets Belk Funeral Home - Lamar Chapel apart

• Multi-generational family ownership and operation, serving the community for three generations.
• Two convenient locations in Darlington and Lamar, South Carolina.
• Extensive online grief support resources, including a year of daily email messages.
• Detailed guidance on funeral etiquette available on their website to help attendees feel prepared.
• Specialization in Veterans Services, assisting with headstones, burial flags, and benefits.
• Offers a wide range of personalized services for both burial and cremation, including diverse merchandise options.

Military and veteran services listed

Burial and cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations and specialties

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Presbyterian, United Methodist, Baptist, Non-denominational Christian, Episcopal, African Methodist Episcopal. 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.