Veteran services at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home
Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, located in Covington, GA, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home provides specialized services for veterans, assisting families in securing benefits and arranging services worthy of those who have served the country." On-site amenities include large chapel, on-site parking, and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,760 for basic burial and $2,165 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, memorial service, and veterans services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include large chapel. 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 Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,195. That places direct cremation roughly 16% above the Georgia median ($1,895). 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 Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Milledgeville in GA, approximately 55 miles from Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home. Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Georgia has approximately 780 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,195. 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 Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home is located at 1215 Access Rd. in Covington, GA. You can reach the home at (770) 786-7062. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation services, traditional services, memorial service, committal service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home provides specialized services for veterans, assisting families in securing benefits and arranging services worthy of those who have served the country.
Which faith traditions does Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Methodist families, among others.
What sets Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home apart
- Only funeral home in Covington, GA, with its own on-site crematory (Dogwood Hill Crematory), ensuring loved ones remain in their care.
- Family-owned and operated since 1933, with third-generation Caldwell family management.
- Christine Banks is the first woman in Georgia to complete the Fountain National Academy's Embalming and Post Mortem Reconstructive Surgery Seminars, specializing in reconstructive procedures for traumatic injuries.
- Offers comprehensive personalization options, including tribute videos, keepsakes, and live streaming.
- Operates Lawnwood Memorial Park, a perpetual care cemetery established by the Caldwell family in 1954.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Independent Funeral Directors of Georgia (IFDG)
- · Georgia Funeral Director's Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specializations
- · Veterans Services
- · Preplanning
- · Reconstruction Specialist
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Methodist. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.