Bowen Funeral Home

Veteran services at Bowen Funeral Home

For veterans in Winfield, AL, Bowen Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "The funeral home lists the Veteran's Administration under 'Useful Links' on its website, indicating they assist families with veteran benefits and related information." 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.

Veteran-related services offered include memorial services, graveside services, and 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 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 Funeral Home: direct cremation from $800. That places direct cremation roughly 57% below the Alabama median ($1,870). 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 Corinth National Cemetery in MS, approximately 79 miles from Bowen Funeral Home. Bowen Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Alabama has approximately 479 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Bowen Funeral Home is among them.

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?

The funeral home lists the Veteran's Administration under 'Useful Links' on its website, indicating they assist families with veteran benefits and related information.

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 & veteran services offered

★Memorial Services

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Graveside Services

Cremation

· Cremation

On-site facilities

· Main Lobby

· Chapel

· Parlors

· Arrangement Office

· Selection Room

· Paved Parking Area

· Casket Room

· Accessories

· Hearses

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice

Specializations

· Certified Funeral Service Practitioner

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Free Will Baptist. Languages spoken at the home: English.

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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.