Veteran services at Benefield Funeral Home
Benefield Funeral Home serves veteran families in Wedowee, AL with military funeral planning. 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, reception space, and ample parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,385 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Benefield Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,400. That places direct cremation roughly 28% above the Alabama median ($1,870). 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 Alabama National Cemetery in AL, about 57 miles from Benefield 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 479 funeral homes in Alabama. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Benefield Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,400. 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 Benefield Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Benefield Funeral Home is located at 20 West Broad Street in Wedowee, AL. You can reach the home at (256) 396-2888. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Benefield Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Benefield Funeral Home provides obituary notices, order flowers, preneed funding, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Benefield Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Benefield 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 Benefield Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Methodist, Assembly of God, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Benefield Funeral Home apart
- Three generations of the Benefield family actively involved in funeral service, ensuring continuity and a deep personal connection to the community.
- Extensive personalization options, including a wide range of Legacy Touch fingerprint keepsakes and jewelry, with expedited 24-hour turnaround available for many products.
- Specialized and detailed veteran services, providing traditional military honors and comprehensive assistance with navigating VA benefits for eligible service members.
- Multiple locations in Lineville and Ashland, expanding accessibility for families in Clay County and East Central Alabama.
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Cremation services
- · Burial services
- · Pre-planning services
- · Green funeral services
- · Memorial only services
- · Cemetery services
- · Veteran & Military Honors services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Methodist, Assembly of God, Catholic.
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.