Veteran services at Bernhardt Funeral Home, Inc.
Bernhardt Funeral Home, Inc., located in Ellijay, GA, assists those who served and their families. The team handles VA burial allowances, honor-guard coordination, and national-cemetery scheduling. On-site amenities include chapel and parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,335 for basic burial and $1,695 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation and green burials. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Bernhardt Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $1,695. That places direct cremation roughly 11% below 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 National Cemetery in GA, about 32 miles from Bernhardt Funeral Home, Inc.. 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 Bernhardt Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,695. 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 Bernhardt Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Bernhardt Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 163 River St. in Ellijay, GA. You can reach the home at (706) 635-4325. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Bernhardt Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
Bernhardt Funeral Home, Inc. provides traditional funerals, cremation, worldwide shipping, green burials, pre-planning options, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Bernhardt Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Bernhardt Funeral Home, Inc. assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does Bernhardt Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Independent Christian, United Methodist, Church of Christ, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Bernhardt Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Owner Billy Bernhardt's extensive public service as former Gilmer County Coroner (22 years) and Sheriff (14 years).
- Billy Bernhardt's recognition as Gilmer County Citizen of the Year in 2009.
- Operation of Yukon Cemetery, founded by Billy Bernhardt in 1996.
- On-site flower shop where Billy Bernhardt personally crafts funeral arrangements.
- Independently owned and operated, not part of a corporate chain, focusing on personalized service.
- Staff composed entirely of North Georgia residents, fostering local connections.
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Green Burials
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Georgia Funeral Directors Association
- · Academy of Graduate Embalmers of Georgia
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Independent Christian, United Methodist, Church of Christ, Catholic, Lutheran.
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.