Veteran services at Brown Funeral Home
Brown Funeral Home, located in Gloster, MS, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. 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.
Facilities on site include memorial service facilities.
Published pricing at Brown Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,800. That places direct cremation roughly 40% above the Mississippi median ($1,995). 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 Port Hudson National Cemetery in LA, about 44 miles from Brown 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 385 funeral homes in Mississippi. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
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?
In its own description of its veteran services, Brown Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
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 and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Mississippi Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Burial services
- · Cremation services
- · Traditional funeral services
- · Memorial services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic.
Branches of service mentioned
Brown Funeral Home's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.