Veteran services at Brown Funeral Home
Brown Funeral Home, located in Gloster, MS, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Brown Funeral Home assists families in obtaining veteran benefits and provides dignified services for those who have served the country. Funeral assistant John Drumm is a veteran of the Army, having served in Operation Desert Storm." Published pricing lists $5,300 for basic burial and $2,800 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
On-site facilities of note include memorial service facilities. 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 Brown Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,800. That places direct cremation roughly 40% above the Mississippi median ($1,995). 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 Port Hudson National Cemetery in LA, approximately 44 miles from Brown Funeral Home. Brown Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Mississippi has approximately 385 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Brown Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Brown Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,800. 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 Brown Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Brown Funeral Home is located at 901 Highway 24 in Gloster, MS. You can reach the home at (601) 225-4201. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Brown Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Brown Funeral Home provides monuments, obituaries, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Brown Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Brown Funeral Home assists families in obtaining veteran benefits and provides dignified services for those who have served the country. Funeral assistant John Drumm is a veteran of the Army, having served in Operation Desert Storm.
Which faith traditions does Brown Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Brown Funeral Home apart
- Licensed Burial Association for pre-need arrangements and financial planning
- Direct cremation services offered at a price below the state average
- Comprehensive traditional services including viewing, visitation, funeral ceremonies, and transportation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Mississippi Funeral Directors Association
Specializations
- · Burial services
- · Cremation services
- · Traditional funeral services
- · Memorial services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic.
Branches of service supported
Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Brown Funeral Home has documented experience supporting the following branches:
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
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.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow 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.