Veteran services at Central Funeral Home
Central Funeral Home serves veteran families in Manchester, TN with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Central Funeral Home provides resources and information for veterans, directing families to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for assistance with benefits and services." Published pricing lists $4,485 for basic burial and $1,295 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include memorial services, graveside ceremonies, and basic and full service cremation. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Central Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,295. That places direct cremation roughly 31% below 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 Chattanooga National Cemetery in TN, approximately 51 miles from Central Funeral Home. Central Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
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. Central Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Central Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,295. 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 Central Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Central Funeral Home is located at 2812 Hillsboro Hwy. in Manchester, TN. You can reach the home at (931) 723-7774. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Central Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Central Funeral Home provides traditional funerals, memorial services, graveside ceremonies, basic and full service cremation, collaboration with other funeral homes, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Central Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Central Funeral Home provides resources and information for veterans, directing families to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for assistance with benefits and services.
Which faith traditions does Central Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian denominations families, among others.
What sets Central Funeral Home apart
- Interactive online tributes for sharing condolences, memories, photos, and lighting virtual candles.
- Extensive educational resources, including detailed FAQs on burial and cremation services, covering various options and legal considerations.
- Explicit opportunity to customize services for special needs and preferences.
- 100% local family-owned and operated by Randy and Terri Buckner, with a stated focus on individual family needs.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Ceremonies
Cremation
- · Basic and Full Service Cremation
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian denominations. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.