Veteran services at Bryan-Lee Funeral Homes
Bryan-Lee Funeral Homes is a funeral home in Raleigh, NC that accepts veteran families and provides military funeral honors coordination through the Department of Defense honors program.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in NC, approximately 50 miles from Bryan-Lee Funeral Homes. Bryan-Lee Funeral Homes can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Bryan-Lee Funeral Homes holds a 4.7-star rating from 44 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Bryan-Lee Funeral Homes. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“What can I say about Bryan-Lee Funeral Home. Exceptional service, kindness, patience, comforting, empathetic and more. They handled every detail. The staff went above and beyond for our father William “One Step” Porter’s service. Also coordinated the military salute. My sister and I are so grateful to you all. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!!”
“The staff at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home in Raleigh, NC was phenomenal. Everyone was sympathetic, accommodating, and resourceful. My sister and I were truly grateful for their guidance and assistance with the arrangements for our father’s Celebration of Life service. They provide thoughtful follow-ups and referrals for counseling if needed. I highly recommend contacting them in your time of need or if you wish to prearrange services.”
“My family used the services of Bryan Lee due to passing of a loved one.Our experience was a positive experience. Justin and his staff were patient,compassionate, empathetic kind,and supportive.They handled the coordination for burial site with attention to every detail.They also managed with military salute for my Dad. I cannot recommend Bryan Lee enough.A devastating time to a beautiful dignified tribute.”
“This was our second time working with Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, and we’re deeply grateful for the care and support we received. Justin, our funeral director, was outstanding—responsive, compassionate, knowledgeable, and consistently followed through. He guided the process at a pace that worked for us, never rushing or overwhelming, and his steady presence made all the difference. The receptionist was also incredibly kind and empathetic, offering genuine warmth during each interaction. We felt fully informed about what was included in the service fees, and appreciated how easy the entire team was to work with. From coordinating with the cemetery to helping with insurance paperwork, Bryan-Lee was a strong advocate for our family. They handled the details with care, allowing us to focus on what mattered most. We’re thankful for the professionalism and heart they brought to a very difficult time.”
“Bryan-Lee in Raleigh has guided our family through the heartbreaking process of the final arrangements of our beloved brother/brother in law. Justin Barfield is the most patient, kind, caring and empathetic person I have even met. He walked us through every step of the process. He answered every text, email and phone call with compassion. (And there were a lot!) I can not express how wonderful the entire staff has been to us. I highly recommend them for the final arrangements of your loved one.”
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.