Veteran services at Bishop-Crites Funeral Home
For veterans in Greenbrier, AR, Bishop-Crites Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial, cremation, and online memorials. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Bishop-Crites Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,525. That places direct cremation roughly 5% below 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 29 miles from Bishop-Crites 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 Bishop-Crites Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,525. 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 Bishop-Crites Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Bishop-Crites Funeral Home is located at 108 North Broadview in Greenbrier, AR. You can reach the home at (501) 679-4400. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Bishop-Crites Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Bishop-Crites Funeral Home provides burial, cremation, pre-planning, grief support, online memorials, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Bishop-Crites Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Bishop-Crites Funeral Home 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 Bishop-Crites Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Church of Christ families, among others.
What sets Bishop-Crites Funeral Home apart
- On-site crematory for direct oversight of cremation services.
- Personalized online memorials, tribute videos, and direct flower ordering through local florists via their website.
- Comprehensive grief support, including a year of weekly messages and specific guidance for children.
- Detailed pre-planning resources with an online form and assistance for transferring existing plans.
- Guidance on Social Security benefits for survivors.
- Staff members are actively involved in local religious leadership, including a pastor and an associate pastor/music minister.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Cremation services
- · Burial services
- · Veteran services
- · Pre-planning services
- · Personalized services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Church of Christ. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.