Veteran services at Central Funeral Home
Central Funeral Home serves veteran families in Manchester, TN with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial services, graveside ceremonies, and basic and full service cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Central Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,295. That places direct cremation roughly 31% below the Tennessee median ($1,865). 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 Chattanooga National Cemetery in TN, about 51 miles from Central 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 641 funeral homes in Tennessee. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
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?
In its own description of its veteran services, Central Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Ceremonies
Cremation
- · Basic and Full Service Cremation
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian denominations. 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.