Veteran services at Bolton Funeral Home
Veteran families in Columbiana, AL can turn to Bolton Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,495 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: honoring life, veteran's services, memorial websites, cremation services, and burial services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Bolton Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,495. That places direct cremation roughly 20% below the Alabama median ($1,870). 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 Alabama National Cemetery in AL, about 14 miles from Bolton 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 479 funeral homes in Alabama. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Bolton Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,495. 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 Bolton Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Bolton Funeral Home is located at 207 Highway 47 South in Columbiana, AL. You can reach the home at (205) 669-3179. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Bolton Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Bolton Funeral Home provides honoring life, grief support, veteran's services, pre-planning, tribute videos, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Bolton Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Bolton Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Bolton Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Church of Christ, Church of the Nazarene, Assembly of God families, among others.
What sets Bolton Funeral Home apart
- Facility designed to offer a unique and comfortable space, aiming to revolutionize the perception of funeral service.
- Offers live funeral webcasting, allowing remote attendance at services.
- Provides 365 daily email affirmations for grief support.
- Features personalized tribute options including memorial websites, tribute videos, and custom printing.
- Dedicated cemetery caretaker, Jason Joiner, who single-handedly maintains Pinelawn Gardens.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
- · Alabama Funeral Directors Association
- · North Shelby Lions Club
- · Association of Alabama Cemeteries
- · South Shelby Chamber of Commerce
Specialties
- · Veteran's Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Church of Christ, Church of the Nazarene, Assembly of God, United Methodist, Pentecostal, Presbyterian.
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.