Veteran services at Berry Funeral Home
Berry Funeral Home serves veteran families in Knoxville, TN with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include large-capacity chapel, flexible chapel space, and reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $1,500 for basic burial and $895 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, traditional burial, veteran services, memorial keepsakes, cemetery memorialization, and celestis memorial spaceflight. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include large-capacity chapel, flexible chapel space, flower gardens, and gardens.
Published pricing at Berry Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,260. That places direct cremation roughly 75% above the Tennessee median ($1,865). 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 Knoxville National Cemetery in TN, about 3 miles from Berry 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 641 funeral homes in Tennessee. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Berry Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,260. 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 Berry Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Berry Funeral Home is located at 3704 Chapman Highway in Knoxville, TN. You can reach the home at (865) 577-6666. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Berry Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Berry Funeral Home provides cremation, traditional burial, celebration of life, veteran services, multicultural funerals, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Berry Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Berry Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Berry Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Hindu, Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist families, among others.
What sets Berry Funeral Home apart
- Attention to detail like no other. GUARANTEED.
- Four generations of experience in funeral service.
- Recipient of the Knoxville Beautification Orchid Award in 2009.
- 24/7 availability for immediate assistance.
- Detailed and thoughtful service process for every family.
- Guaranteed custody of care program for cremation, safeguarding identification.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Ash Scattering
- · Private Viewing Before Cremation
- · Ash Home Delivery
- · Ash Mail Delivery
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Cremation Services
- · Veteran Services
- · Multicultural Funerals
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Hindu, Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist, Christian (Protestant). Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish, French.
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.