Veteran services at Chambers Funeral Home
For veterans in Bessemer, AL, Chambers Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include reception room and chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,895 for basic burial and $2,290 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: traditional burial, cremation, memorial service, and veteran services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Chambers Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,290. That places direct cremation roughly 22% above the Alabama median ($1,870). 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 Alabama National Cemetery in AL, about 21 miles from Chambers 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 479 funeral homes in Alabama. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Chambers Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,290. 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 Chambers Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Chambers Funeral Home is located at 2527 Ninth Ave. N in Bessemer, AL. You can reach the home at (205) 425-5235. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Chambers Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Chambers Funeral Home provides traditional burial, cremation, memorial service, pre-planning, veteran services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Chambers Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Chambers Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Chambers Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Catholic, African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.), Non-denominational Christian families, among others.
What sets Chambers Funeral Home apart
- Operated by the fifth generation of the Chambers family, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to funeral service.
- Seven licensed funeral directors available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- First firm in Jefferson County to offer limousine services.
- Pioneered staff wearing uniforms during funeral services.
- Unprecedented and unmatched commitment to community service spanning five generations, including civic organizations, community outreach, and the Mabel L. Chambers Endowment.
- Offers personalized funeral services, cremations, and preplanned funeral arrangements, working with families of all financial means.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Chamber Of Commerce
- · Ohio Funeral Directors Association
- · Cuyahoga Funeral Directors Association
- · Embalmers Association Of Cleveland
- · North Olmsted Chamber Of Commerce
- · Olmsted Falls Chamber Of Commerce
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
- · Grief Support
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Catholic, African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.), Non-denominational Christian.
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.