Veteran services at Carr & Erwin Funeral Home
Carr & Erwin Funeral Home serves veteran families in Pulaski, TN with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Carr & Erwin Funeral Home provides comprehensive veteran services, including assistance with military funeral honors and information on benefits. As part of the Dignity Memorial network, they also support no-cost burial and funeral services for eligible homeless veterans and first responders who have fallen in the line of duty." On-site amenities include flexible chapel, large chapel (up to 250), and reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,495 for basic burial and $2,040 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. The firm holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 62 reviews.
Veteran-related services offered include traditional burial, cremation, online memorials, 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 flexible chapel, large chapel (up to 250), and gardens. 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 Carr & Erwin Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,040. That places direct cremation roughly 9% above the Tennessee median ($1,865). 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 Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in TN, approximately 62 miles from Carr & Erwin Funeral Home. Carr & Erwin Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Carr & Erwin Funeral Home holds a 4.8-star rating from 62 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
Tennessee has approximately 641 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Carr & Erwin Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Carr & Erwin Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,040. 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 Carr & Erwin Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Carr & Erwin Funeral Home is located at 1228 East College Street in Pulaski, TN. You can reach the home at (931) 363-1533. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Carr & Erwin Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Carr & Erwin Funeral Home provides traditional burial, cremation, celebration of life, pre-planning, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Carr & Erwin Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Carr & Erwin Funeral Home provides comprehensive veteran services, including assistance with military funeral honors and information on benefits. As part of the Dignity Memorial network, they also support no-cost burial and funeral services for eligible homeless veterans and first responders who have fallen in the line of duty.
Which faith traditions does Carr & Erwin 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 Carr & Erwin Funeral Home?
Carr & Erwin Funeral Home holds a 4.8-star rating across 62 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Carr & Erwin Funeral Home apart
- A guaranteed commitment to precise service execution.
- Direct phone access to staff at any hour.
- Individualized planning for each person's unique life.
- Extensive experience assisting numerous families annually.
- Consistent high-level care for individuals and their families.
- A full service satisfaction guarantee.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specializations
- · Religious & Cultural Traditions
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: 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
Recent reviews from families who used Carr & Erwin Funeral Home. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“The ladies at Carr and Erwin are very caring and professional. Sharon never rushed me while planning arrangements. She let me change my mind several times. My loved one looked very natural. The service was excellent and very professional. I have known Sharon for several years. She is like an old friend but I made two new friends with the other ladies. They invited me to stop by anytime if I needed to talk and to have lunch with them. My family has used Carr and Erwin for many years and will continue for many more.”
“Carr & Erwin helped me plan my grandmother's funeral from start to finish, even offering assistance in areas that they had knowledge in but didn't directly affect their roles. I can't thank them enough for being there for me during this difficult time. They communicated with me every step of the way, even stepping in to help serve as pallbearers when I had two people tell me last minute they couldn't be there. Their compassion and willingness to go above and beyond their typical responsibilities made an incredibly challenging time more manageable. The ladies there truly care about the families they serve. I would highly recommend Carr & Erwin to anyone who needs funeral services.”
“Carr & Erwin was so helpful, during this process,from start to finish they were very professional.I can't say enough about Miss Sharon, she was the most kind, helpful, caring person during our time of weakness. I really don't know what I would of done without her help. During a loss,you are in the "shock stage" for weeks, sometimes months, afterwards. Miss Sharon answered all my questions and shared her story, which was exactly the same as mine. We will use them again and definitely recommend them. I'm giving them a 5 star review. Thank you Carr & Erwin, for making an extremely, difficult time ,a little easier.”
“I recently loss my brother. Sharon and her people took very good care of all my family. They were kind, compassionate, and very understanding. Thank you so much.”
“They was very kind and considerate. Did everything I wanted. Great communication. The cost was affordable. Would totally recommend them”
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.