Bowen-Donaldson Home For Funerals, Inc.

Veteran services at Bowen-Donaldson Home For Funerals, Inc.

For veterans in Tifton, GA, Bowen-Donaldson Home For Funerals, Inc. coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals provides comprehensive assistance for veterans' services. This includes guidance on VA burial allowances (up to $1,500 for service-connected deaths or $300 for other eligible veterans), reimbursement for transportation to national cemeteries, and a $300 plot allowance under specific conditions. They assist in obtaining American flags to drape caskets, clarify eligibility for burial in VA national cemeteries for veterans, spouses, and minor children, and help secure government-provided headstones or markers. Additionally, the funeral home aids families in applying for Presidential Memorial Certificates, which recognize honorably discharged deceased veterans." On-site amenities include on-site chapel and parking area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,490 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include burial, cremation, military honors, memorial service, and direct 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 on-site 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 Bowen-Donaldson Home For Funerals, Inc.: direct cremation from $1,410. That places direct cremation roughly 26% below the Georgia median ($1,895). 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 Tallahassee National Cemetery in FL, approximately 82 miles from Bowen-Donaldson Home For Funerals, Inc.. Bowen-Donaldson Home For Funerals, Inc. can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Georgia has approximately 780 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Bowen-Donaldson Home For Funerals, Inc. is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What sets Bowen-Donaldson Home For Funerals, Inc. apart

• Fourth-generation family-owned and operated business since 1888.
• Affiliation with Selected Independent Funeral Homes, adhering to a 'Code of Good Funeral Practice' for ethical standards and transparency.
• Dedicated Aftercare Coordinator, Suzanne Myers, providing post-service support, grief resources, and memorial gifts.
• Extensive historical timeline detailed on their website, showcasing over 135 years of continuous operation and evolution in Tifton.
• Comprehensive veteran services assistance, including guidance on VA benefits, burial flags, national cemetery options, and Presidential Memorial Certificates.

Military & veteran services offered

Burial & cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations & specializations

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Methodist, Church of God, Episcopal.

How 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.