Veteran services at Benton Funeral Home
Veteran families in Fordyce, AR can turn to Benton Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. 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 chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,195 for basic burial and $1,895 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, veterans services, graveside service, memorial service, and permanent memorialization. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Benton Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,895. That places direct cremation roughly 18% above the Arkansas median ($1,600). 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 Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery at North Little Rock in AR, about 79 miles from Benton 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 385 funeral homes in Arkansas. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Benton Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,895. 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 Benton Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Benton Funeral Home is located at 501 West 4Th Street in Fordyce, AR. You can reach the home at (870) 352-3131. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Benton Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Benton Funeral Home provides traditional funeral services, cremation services, personalization, veterans services, visitation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Benton Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Benton 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.
What sets Benton Funeral Home apart
- Over a century of service, established in 1915.
- Multiple locations across Fordyce, Hampton, and Bearden, Arkansas.
- Explicit focus on affordability and providing "The Best Price" (as per tagline).
- Extensive personalization options for services, including multimedia tributes and custom artwork.
- Specialized Veterans Services, assisting with VA benefits and military honors.
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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.