Veteran services at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home - Lexington
Caughman-Harman Funeral Home - Lexington, located in Lexington, SC, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include large-capacity chapel and reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,740 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, burial, veterans planning, cremation remembrance jewelry, celestis memorial spaceflight, and online memorial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include large-capacity chapel and gardens.
Published pricing at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home - Lexington: direct cremation from $2,270. That places direct cremation roughly 26% above the South Carolina median ($1,795). 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 Fort Jackson National Cemetery in SC, about 23 miles from Caughman-Harman Funeral Home - Lexington. 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 460 funeral homes in South Carolina. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home - Lexington cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,270. 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 Caughman-Harman Funeral Home - Lexington located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Caughman-Harman Funeral Home - Lexington is located at 503 North Lake Drive in Lexington, SC. You can reach the home at (803) 359-6118. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Caughman-Harman Funeral Home - Lexington offer veteran families?
Caughman-Harman Funeral Home - Lexington provides funeral services, cremation services, celebration of life, pre-planning, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Caughman-Harman Funeral Home - Lexington help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Caughman-Harman Funeral Home - Lexington mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Caughman-Harman Funeral Home - Lexington 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 Caughman-Harman Funeral Home - Lexington apart
- Operates South Carolina's first crematory.
- Housed in the historic John Meetze House, built in 1850.
- Offers an "Exclusive Custody of Loved One" program for cremation, ensuring continuous care.
- Crematory staff are licensed, certified by the Cremation Association of North America (CANA), and conscientious.
- Provides Celestis Memorial Spaceflight services.
- Offers funeral arrangements by phone or email for convenience.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
- · Home Delivery of Ashes
- · Mail Delivery of Ashes
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Multicultural Funerals
- · Personalized Cremation Services
- · Transparent Cremation Pricing
- · Custody of Care Program (for cremation)
- · Exclusive Custody of Loved One (for cremation)
- · Licensed, Certified, Conscientious Staff (for cremation)
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 (Protestant), Jewish Funeral Traditions, Qingming Festival, Chung Yeung Festival, Día de los Muertos, 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.