Veteran services at Browning Funeral Home
Veteran families in Pontotoc, MS can turn to Browning Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include large-capacity chapel and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,895 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. It has a 5.0 rating from 32 reviews on Google.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial services, cremation services, military funerals, and personalized memorial services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include large-capacity chapel and gardens.
Published pricing at Browning Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,895. That places direct cremation roughly 45% 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 Corinth National Cemetery in MS, about 54 miles from Browning 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.
Browning Funeral Home has a 5.0-star rating from 32 Google reviews.
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 Browning Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,895. 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 Browning Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Browning Funeral Home is located at 141 West Oxford Street in Pontotoc, MS. You can reach the home at (662) 489-4141. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Browning Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Browning Funeral Home provides funeral services, burial services, cremation services, pre-planning, celebration of life, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Browning Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Browning Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Browning Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Qingming Festival families, among others.
How do families rate Browning Funeral Home?
Browning Funeral Home holds a 5.0-star rating across 32 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Browning Funeral Home apart
- A century-long family history in funeral service since 1909, deeply rooted in the local community.
- Extensive specialization in a wide array of cultural and religious traditions, including Asian, Buddhist, Catholic, Hispanic, Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Jewish, and Black funeral traditions, as well as specific observances like Qingming Festival, Chung Yeung Festival, and Día de los Muertos.
- Affiliation with Dignity Memorial and Service Corporation International (SCI), providing a 100% service guarantee and access to a broad network of resources.
- Facilities include a large-capacity chapel (up to 250), on-site piano/organ, coffee lounge, reception hall, gardens for burial, and mausoleums.
- Offers unique services such as catered events, funeral service video production, police escorts, arrangements by phone or email, and mail delivery of ashes.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Mail Delivery of Ashes
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Military Funerals
- · Traditional Religious Ceremonies
- · Modern Celebration of Life Ceremonies
- · Asian Funeral Traditions
- · Buddhist Funeral Traditions
- · Catholic Funeral Traditions
- · Hispanic Funeral Traditions
- · Qingming Festival
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Qingming Festival, Hindu Funeral Traditions, Muslim Funeral Traditions, Christian Funeral Traditions, Jewish Funeral Traditions, Black Funeral Traditions, Chung Yeung Festival, Día de los Muertos. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish, French Canadian.
What families have said
Up to five Google reviews of Browning Funeral Home, shown as written. Reviews that mention veterans, military service, honors, a flag or a cemetery come first, then the highest-rated.
“Kim and the staff were so professional and compassionate from start to finish. We did not have to worry about anything regarding the service and Kim answered all of our questions about what to do next after the funeral. Highly recommend!”
“Ms Kim Bedford was so caring and compassionate. They all made everything a little easier during a very difficult time.”
“Kim and the staff were very kind and gracious to us throughout this difficult time. Our loved one was transported from out of state and Kim helped us coordinate this process as well as the funeral.”
“I appreciated all the that staff of Browning Funeral Home did for me and my father. They communicated well and responded to my questions quickly. Their professionalism and attention to detail assured me that my father was treated with dignity and cared for.”
“Kim and her staff are the most caring and compassionate people. They went above and beyond to help us through this most difficult time. They made sure everything was the way we wanted it and took great care of us. They checked on us afterward to see how we were doing. We could not have been more pleased.”
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.