Veteran services at Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory
Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory in Gaffney, SC supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Blakely Funeral Home provides resources and assistance related to veteran services, as indicated by a dedicated section in their 'Helpful Links'." On-site amenities include chapel and parking facilities, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,195 for basic burial and $1,395 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include graveside service, memorial service, and cremation. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory: direct cremation from $1,395. That places direct cremation roughly 22% below the South Carolina median ($1,795). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in NC, approximately 51 miles from Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory. Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
South Carolina has approximately 460 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,395. 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 Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory is located at 1047 Chesnee Hwy. in Gaffney, SC. You can reach the home at (864) 488-1141. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory offer veteran families?
Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory provides traditional service, graveside service, memorial service, cremation, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Blakely Funeral Home provides resources and assistance related to veteran services, as indicated by a dedicated section in their 'Helpful Links'.
Which faith traditions does Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian families, among others.
What sets Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory apart
- Family-owned and Christ-centered approach to funeral services.
- On-site crematory for direct cremation services.
- Extensive online grief resources, including the 'Griefwords Online Library' with articles by Dr. Alan Wolfelt.
- Emphasis on personalized and meaningful ceremonies tailored to individual lives.
- Comprehensive pre-planning options to alleviate family burden and potentially lock in costs.
- Handicapped accessible facilities for all visitors.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian. Languages spoken at the home: English.
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow honors are coordinated
Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.
For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.