Bowlin Funeral Home Inc

Veteran services at Bowlin Funeral Home Inc

Bowlin Funeral Home Inc in Dresden, TN supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Bowlin Funeral Home Inc. assists families with special military services and provides guidance on contacting the Veterans Administration to explore potential death benefits or service options for eligible veterans." 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.

Veteran-related services offered include burial, cremation, and memorial service. 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 Bowlin Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $2,300. That places direct cremation roughly 23% above the Tennessee median ($1,865). 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 Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads in TN, approximately 39 miles from Bowlin Funeral Home Inc. Bowlin Funeral Home Inc can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Tennessee has approximately 641 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Bowlin Funeral Home Inc is among them.

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?

Bowlin Funeral Home Inc. assists families with special military services and provides guidance on contacting the Veterans Administration to explore potential death benefits or service options for eligible veterans.

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 & veteran services offered

★Memorial Service

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial
· Committal Service

Cremation

· Cremation

On-site facilities

· Chapel

· Coffee Lounge

· Visitation Rooms

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Tennessee Funeral Directors Association

Specializations

· Traditional Services
· Cremation Services
· Personalization
· Veteran Services
· Pre-planning services
· Pre-funded funerals

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Church of Christ, Pentecostal.

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The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.

DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.

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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.