Veteran services at Bernstein Funeral Home And Cremation Service
Veteran families in Athens, GA can turn to Bernstein Funeral Home And Cremation Service for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include large-capacity chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,495 for basic burial and $1,520 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, veterans planning, and memorial keepsakes. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include large-capacity chapel, gardens, and cremation niches.
Published pricing at Bernstein Funeral Home And Cremation Service: direct cremation from $1,520. That places direct cremation roughly 20% 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 M.J. Dolly Cooper Veterans Cemetery in SC, about 62 miles from Bernstein Funeral Home And Cremation Service. 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 Bernstein Funeral Home And Cremation Service cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,520. 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 Bernstein Funeral Home And Cremation Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Bernstein Funeral Home And Cremation Service is located at 3195 Atlanta Hwy. in Athens, GA. You can reach the home at (706) 543-7373. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Bernstein Funeral Home And Cremation Service offer veteran families?
Bernstein Funeral Home And Cremation Service provides funeral service, cremation, burial, celebration of life, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Bernstein Funeral Home And Cremation Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Bernstein Funeral Home And Cremation Service mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Bernstein Funeral Home And Cremation Service accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Hindu Funeral Traditions families, among others.
What sets Bernstein Funeral Home And Cremation Service apart
- Affiliation with Dignity Memorial network, providing extensive resources and a 100% service guarantee.
- Direct affiliation with Evergreen Memorial Park for integrated funeral and cemetery planning.
- Large-capacity chapel seating up to 300 guests, suitable for various service sizes.
- Specialization in a wide range of religious and cultural traditions, including Asian, Buddhist, Catholic, Hispanic, Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Jewish, and Black funeral traditions.
- Specific services for veterans, including memorial services as a Level One Founding Community Partner and support for Land of Lincoln Honor Flight.
- Offers unique services like police escort for processions and funeral service video production.
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- · Veterans Services
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- · Asian Funeral Traditions
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Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Hindu Funeral Traditions, Muslim Funeral Traditions, Christian Funeral Traditions, Jewish Funeral Traditions, Black Funeral Traditions. Languages spoken at the home: Spanish/Español, Vietnamese.
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.