Veteran services at Bowlin Funeral Home Inc
Bowlin Funeral Home Inc in Dresden, TN supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,550 for basic burial and $2,300 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial, cremation, and memorial service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Bowlin Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $2,300. That places direct cremation roughly 23% above 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 Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads in TN, about 39 miles from Bowlin Funeral Home Inc. 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 Bowlin Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,300. 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 Bowlin Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Bowlin Funeral Home Inc is located at 279 West Main Street in Dresden, TN. You can reach the home at (731) 364-3101. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Bowlin Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
Bowlin Funeral Home Inc provides burial, celebration of life service, committal service, cremation, immediate arrangements, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Bowlin Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Bowlin Funeral Home Inc mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Bowlin Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Church of Christ, Pentecostal families, among others.
What sets Bowlin Funeral Home Inc apart
- A long-standing family history of service since 1915, with continuous family involvement and recent ownership transition to a dedicated long-term employee.
- Transparent pricing with a commitment to offering competitive and affordable rates in the area.
- On-site facilities including a chapel for services, versatile visitation rooms, and a coffee lounge for family and guests.
- Assistance with pre-planning and pre-funded options to ease the burden on families.
- Provision of grief resources, including guidance on children and grief, and online support.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Tennessee Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Traditional Services
- · Cremation Services
- · Personalization
- · Veteran Services
- · Pre-planning services
- · Pre-funded funerals
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Church of Christ, Pentecostal.
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.