Veteran services at Chase Funeral Home Inc
Chase Funeral Home Inc, located in Huntingdon, TN, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Chase Funeral Home provides resources and assistance related to veteran benefits, as indicated by a dedicated 'Veterans' section under their helpful links." On-site amenities include on-site chapel and ample parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,660 for basic burial and $1,890 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation and memorial service. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include on-site chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Chase Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $1,890. That places direct cremation roughly 1% above 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 Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads in TN, approximately 15 miles from Chase Funeral Home Inc. Chase Funeral Home Inc 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. Chase Funeral Home Inc is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Chase Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,890. 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 Chase Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Chase Funeral Home Inc is located at 21190 East Main Street in Huntingdon, TN. You can reach the home at (731) 986-0500. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Chase Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
Chase Funeral Home Inc provides cremation, funeral service, memorial service, personalized services, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Chase Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Chase Funeral Home provides resources and assistance related to veteran benefits, as indicated by a dedicated 'Veterans' section under their helpful links.
Which faith traditions does Chase Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Methodist, Baptist, Church of Christ, Church of God of Prophecy families, among others.
What sets Chase Funeral Home Inc apart
- On-site crematory (added in 2007)
- New ownership by W. Scott Kolwyck (since 2024)
- Dedicated children's room within the facility
- On-site chapel with seating for approximately 250 guests
- Extensive online grief library resources featuring Dr. Alan Wolfelt's Griefwords
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Veteran services
- · Cremation services
- · Pre-planning services
- · Pet services
- · Green cremation
- · Green burial
- · Webcasting (Video Streaming)
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Methodist, Baptist, Church of Christ, Church of God of Prophecy.
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.