Veteran services at Bridges Funeral Home
Bridges Funeral Home serves veteran families in Knoxville, TN with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include two chapels and ample parking (250 spaces), suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,840 for basic burial and $2,340 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, burial services, and military honors. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include two chapels.
Published pricing at Bridges Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,340. That places direct cremation roughly 25% 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 Knoxville National Cemetery in TN, about 5 miles from Bridges 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 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 Bridges Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,340. 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 Bridges Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Bridges Funeral Home is located at 5430 Rutledge Pike in Knoxville, TN. You can reach the home at (865) 523-4999. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Bridges Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Bridges Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation services, burial services, personalization, receptions, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Bridges Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Bridges Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Bridges Funeral Home apart
- Decades of funeral service experience from operator Dennis Bridges, with a lifelong affiliation with McCarty Mortuary.
- Newest funeral home facility in Knoxville, featuring modern amenities like a disappearing video screen and granite changing stations.
- Spacious facility with two chapels accommodating up to 200 people, designed for both large and intimate gatherings.
- Extensive personalization options, including unique elements like horse-drawn carriages, bluegrass bands, and various release ceremonies.
- Comprehensive aftercare program, including a year-long grief newsletter subscription and an annual holiday banquet.
- Family-owned and operated, emphasizing a personalized approach to each family's needs.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · McCarty Mortuary
Specialties
- · Military Honors
- · Personalization
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.