Carson McLane Funeral Home

Veteran services at Carson McLane Funeral Home

Veteran families in Valdosta, GA can turn to Carson McLane Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,790 for basic burial and $2,610 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, traditional funeral service followed by cremation, memorial service, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include mclane riverview memorial gardens - valdosta, chapel, and columbarium.

Published pricing at Carson McLane Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,575. That places direct cremation roughly 17% below the Georgia median ($1,895). 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 Tallahassee National Cemetery in FL, about 61 miles from Carson McLane 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.

We list about 780 funeral homes in Georgia. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.

Frequently asked questions

What sets Carson McLane Funeral Home apart

• Owned and operated by the McLane family since 1936, with multiple generations actively involved in the business and local community.
• Extensive grief support program led by an in-house Grief Specialist, Connie Register, offering support groups, newsletters, and social gatherings.
• Comprehensive preplanning services with an online form and detailed checklist to document personal wishes and financial arrangements.
• Multiple locations across Valdosta, Hahira, and Lake Park, including specialized facilities like McLane Riverview Memorial Gardens (a cemetery owned by Tyson McLane) and Pets at Peace by McLane for pet cremation services.
• Adherence to a detailed Code of Good Funeral Practice and affiliation with Selected Independent Funeral Homes, emphasizing transparency and ethical conduct.

Military and veteran services listed

Burial and cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations and specialties

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Baptist, Church of Christ, Presbyterian. Languages spoken at the home: English.

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.