Veteran services at Bordwine Funeral Home
Bordwine Funeral Home in Etowah, TN supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. Published pricing lists $3,235 for basic burial and $1,590 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: military service, cremation, and memorial service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Bordwine Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,750. That places direct cremation roughly 6% below 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 Chattanooga National Cemetery in TN, about 48 miles from Bordwine 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 Bordwine Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,750. 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 Bordwine Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Bordwine Funeral Home is located at 203 Ohio Ave. in Etowah, TN. You can reach the home at (423) 263-7033. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Bordwine Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Bordwine Funeral Home provides military service, traditional service, cremation, pre-planning, funeral arrangements, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Bordwine Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Bordwine Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Bordwine Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Church of God, Christian Church, Methodist families, among others.
What sets Bordwine Funeral Home apart
- Over 50 years of continuous service in the Etowah community since 1969, demonstrating deep local roots.
- Locally owned and operated, with multiple generations of the Myers family involved in daily operations.
- Staff includes highly experienced and certified professionals, such as Dennis Bordwine with over 50 years of experience and National Board certification, and Bud Myers, a past East Director for the Tennessee Funeral Directors Association.
- Offers a comprehensive online grief library with resources from the Center for Loss and Life Transition.
- Active involvement in local community organizations like the Etowah Rotary Club and Etowah Chamber of Commerce.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Tennessee Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Tennessee Academy of Graduate Embalmers
- · Etowah Rotary Club
- · Etowah Chamber of Commerce
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Church of God, Christian Church, Methodist.
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.