Veteran services at Bodkin Funeral Home
Bodkin Funeral Home in Milan, TN supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,135 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. On Google it averages 4.1 stars across 10 reviews.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial, memorial service, graveside service, cremation, interment of cremated remains, and scattering of cremated remains. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include columbarium.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads in TN, about 23 miles from Bodkin 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.
Bodkin Funeral Home has a 4.1-star rating from 10 Google reviews.
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
Does Bodkin Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Bodkin Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (731) 686-3111 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Bodkin Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Bodkin Funeral Home is located at 2000 South 1ST in Milan, TN. You can reach the home at (731) 686-3111. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Bodkin Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Bodkin Funeral Home provides burial, visitation, funeral service, memorial service, graveside service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Bodkin Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Bodkin Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Bodkin Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Catholic, Church of Christ, Methodist, Pentecostal families, among others.
How do families rate Bodkin Funeral Home?
Bodkin Funeral Home holds a 4.1-star rating across 10 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Bodkin Funeral Home apart
- Extensive and detailed veteran services, including coordination with the VA for benefits and honors.
- Offering green burial options for environmentally conscious individuals.
- Long-standing history of service since 1891, indicating deep community roots.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Committal Service
- · Green Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Interment of Cremated Remains
- · Scattering of Cremated Remains
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
- · Green Burial
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Catholic, Church of Christ, Methodist, Pentecostal, Assemblies of God, Vineyard. Languages spoken at the home: English.
What families have said
Up to five Google reviews of Bodkin Funeral Home, shown as written. Reviews that mention veterans, military service, honors, a flag or a cemetery come first, then the highest-rated.
“They have been the service provider for my entire family. No matter the unique need we had with each one, they professionally, and compassionately, took the best care of us. Love them all.”
“I want to thank everyone at Bodkin Funeral Home for the absolutely amazing job they have done helping my extended family bring a family member from Wichita Ks to Milan for burial in Trenton. From the moment we contacted them we didn’t have to worry about a thing. They made arrangements to get our loved one from the hospital in Wichita to a local extremely nice and caring mortuary who did the necessary activities and then arranged for and transported our loved one to the airport for the flight to Memphis. bodkin staff met the plane and transported to Milan. They contacted the Trenton cemetery for us and arranged everything. I know a death especially an unexpected one is never easy on the family there are logistics and expenses involved. Everyone at Bodkin have gone over and above and with very fair and reasonable costs. No one tried to “up charge “ or in anyway over charge. Being out of state this could have been very different. So in my entire family’s opinion Bodkin Funeral Home staff was a terrific choice for everything we needed at this difficult time. Thank you Gentlemen from the bottom of our hearts. Family of James “Pete “ Washam”
“It would be helpful if Viewing and Service in same day for family out of town. It seems the viewing at night and then Service next day is for the benefit of Bodkin as they make more Money that way. We will see this weekend if that holds true. Family hurting and they stick it to them for more money. My Opinion and I stick by it.”
“I want to thank everyone at Bodkin Funeral Home for the care of my wife's funeral and burial. All we dealt with were very congenial to our wishes. Also for their wait for the stubborn insurance companies delay to act on our wishes.”
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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.