Veteran services at Bernard's Family Funeral Care
Bernard's Family Funeral Care serves veteran families in Madison, GA with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. On-site amenities include eatonton chapel and madison chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,620 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 eatonton chapel and madison chapel.
Published pricing at Bernard's Family Funeral Care: direct cremation from $2,620. That places direct cremation roughly 38% above the Georgia median ($1,895). 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 Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Milledgeville in GA, about 43 miles from Bernard's Family Funeral Care. 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 780 funeral homes in Georgia. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Bernard's Family Funeral Care cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,620. 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 Bernard's Family Funeral Care located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Bernard's Family Funeral Care is located at 1086 Ward Rd. in Madison, GA. You can reach the home at (706) 438-3210. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Bernard's Family Funeral Care offer veteran families?
Bernard's Family Funeral Care provides traditional services, cremation services, personalization, veterans services, visitation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Bernard's Family Funeral Care help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Bernard's Family Funeral Care mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Bernard's Family Funeral Care apart
- Owner H. Bernard Holston, Sr. has over 30 years of experience in the funeral service industry and is a licensed life insurance agent, specializing in burial and preplanning programs.
- Offers extensive personalization options for services, including custom photo/video displays, artwork, music, and literary readings.
- Provides life celebrants for services when clergy may not be chosen.
- Comprehensive Veterans Services, including assistance with VA benefits, headstones, burial flags, and Military Funeral Honors.
- Offers a wide array of grief support resources, including links to interactive grief websites and national organizations.
- Operates two chapels, one in Eatonton and one in Madison, Georgia.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
- · Preplanning Programs
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.