Veteran services at Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory
Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory serves veteran families in Shelby, NC with military funeral planning. 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 $2,675 for basic burial and $1,840 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation and burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in NC, about 52 miles from Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory. 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 Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory publish funeral prices?
Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (704) 480-8383 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory is located at 106 Cherryville Road in Shelby, NC. You can reach the home at (704) 480-8383. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory offer veteran families?
Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory provides cremation, preplanning, burial, funeral service, visitation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Methodist, Baptist, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory apart
- First on-site crematory in Cleveland County, ensuring continuous care of the deceased.
- Fourth-generation licensed funeral director, C. Manning Burton, Jr., indicating deep family roots and experience in the profession.
- Extensive community and professional affiliations of the owners and staff, including involvement with the Federal Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team, Rotary, Masonic organizations, and state/national funeral directors associations.
- Comprehensive online Griefwords Online Library offering extensive resources for various types of loss and support.
- Detailed preplanning services designed to relieve families of decision-making and financial burdens during grief.
- Ability to provide full military honors for veterans.
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Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Methodist, Baptist, Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English, Website available in multiple languages via Google Translate.
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.