Veteran services at Bowen Funeral Home
For veterans in Winfield, AL, Bowen Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel and paved parking area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,500 for basic burial and $800 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial services, graveside services, and cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Bowen Funeral Home: direct cremation from $800. That places direct cremation roughly 57% 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 Corinth National Cemetery in MS, about 79 miles from Bowen 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 Bowen Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $800. 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 Bowen Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Bowen Funeral Home is located at 981 State Highway 253 in Winfield, AL. You can reach the home at (205) 487-4327. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Bowen Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Bowen Funeral Home provides funeral ceremony, visitation, memorial services, graveside services, cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Bowen Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Bowen Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Bowen Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Free Will Baptist families, among others.
What sets Bowen Funeral Home apart
- Owner Tommy Bowen holds the Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP) designation, the highest professional recognition in funeral service.
- The Bowen family, including owner Tommy and his wife Rhonda (who holds a Doctorate in Nursing), are lifelong residents of Winfield and are deeply involved in the local community and Zion Missionary Baptist Church.
- The facility features a newly renovated space including three parlors, a spacious chapel, and a private selection room designed for comfort and privacy.
- Emphasis on personalized funeral ceremonies tailored to individual preferences and financial considerations.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice
Specialties
- · Certified Funeral Service Practitioner
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Free Will Baptist. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.