Veteran services at Carolina Cremation Services
Veteran families in Raleigh, NC can turn to Carolina Cremation Services for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include flexible chapel space, chapel, and large reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,395 for basic burial and $3,645 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, veterans burial benefits, cemetery placement, memorial spaceflight, in-ground lawn burial, and aboveground memorialization. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include flexible chapel space, chapel, crematory chapel, and gardens.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery in NC, about 47 miles from Carolina Cremation Services. 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 845 funeral homes in North Carolina. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
Does Carolina Cremation Services publish funeral prices?
Carolina Cremation Services has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (919) 828-4311 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Carolina Cremation Services located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Carolina Cremation Services is located at 300 Saint Marys Street in Raleigh, NC. You can reach the home at (919) 828-4311. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Carolina Cremation Services offer veteran families?
Carolina Cremation Services provides funeral services, cremation, celebration of life, traditional religious services, visitations, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Carolina Cremation Services help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Carolina Cremation Services mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Carolina Cremation Services accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Hindu Funeral Traditions families, among others.
What sets Carolina Cremation Services apart
- Oldest business in Raleigh and oldest funeral home in North Carolina, established in 1836.
- Features the Wynne Center, the largest celebration of life venue in the Raleigh area, offering extensive catering options.
- Offers unique cremation options including Celestis Memorial Spaceflight and home/mail delivery of ashes.
- Provides comprehensive specialization in a wide range of religious and cultural traditions, including specific observances like Qingming Festival and Día de los Muertos.
- Affiliated with the Dignity Memorial Network, providing benefits such as relocation protection for prepaid plans, Family First Cost Coverage, and a Purchase Protection Plan.
- Pet-friendly facilities.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · In-Ground Lawn Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Ritual Washing
- · Private Viewing Before Cremation
- · Home Delivery Of Ashes
- · Mail Delivery Of Ashes
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Columbarium
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Garden Crypts
- · In-Ground Burial
- · Mausoleum
- · Urn Garden
Specialties
- · Personalized Funerals
- · Personalized Memorials
- · Cremation Options
- · Military Funeral Honors
- · Religious & Cultural Traditions
- · Asian Funeral Traditions
- · Buddhist Funeral Traditions
- · Catholic Funeral Traditions
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Hindu Funeral Traditions, Muslim Funeral Traditions, Christian Funeral Traditions, Jewish Funeral Traditions, Black Funeral Traditions. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.