Veteran services at Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist - East Brainerd Chapel
For veterans in Chattanooga, TN, Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist - East Brainerd Chapel coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include large-capacity chapel, large reception area, and flexible chapel space, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,100 for basic burial and $1,320 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. It has a 5.0 rating from 24 reviews on Google.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, traditional burial, veterans planning, memorial keepsakes, military funeral honors, and celestis memorial spaceflight. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include large-capacity chapel, veterans cemetery section, flexible chapel space, reserved veteran parking, and cremation niches.
Published pricing at Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist - East Brainerd Chapel: direct cremation from $3,095. That places direct cremation roughly 66% above 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 8 miles from Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist - East Brainerd Chapel. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist - East Brainerd Chapel has a 5.0-star rating from 24 Google reviews.
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 Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist - East Brainerd Chapel cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,095. 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 Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist - East Brainerd Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist - East Brainerd Chapel is located at 8214 East Brainerd Rd. in Chattanooga, TN. You can reach the home at (423) 698-2541. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist - East Brainerd Chapel offer veteran families?
Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist - East Brainerd Chapel provides cremation, traditional burial, celebration of life, pre-planning, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist - East Brainerd Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist - East Brainerd Chapel mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist - East Brainerd Chapel accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Asian traditions, Buddhist, Catholic, Christian (Protestant), Hispanic traditions families, among others.
How do families rate Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist - East Brainerd Chapel?
Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist - East Brainerd Chapel holds a 5.0-star rating across 24 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist - East Brainerd Chapel apart
- On-site crematory for streamlined cremation arrangements
- On-site floral shop providing custom flower arrangements and cemetery flower delivery
- On-site cemetery with gardens and mausoleums for burial and cremation memorialization
- Extensive experience with multicultural and religious traditions, including Asian, Buddhist, Catholic, Hispanic, Hindu, Muslim, Protestant, and Jewish funeral customs
- Comprehensive support services, including 24-hour Compassion Helpline, assistance with legal and financial paperwork (death certificates, insurance claims, Social Security benefits), and travel arrangements
- Variety of personalized memorial keepsakes, such as cremation remembrance jewelry, Memory Glass, remembrance blankets, fingerprint jewelry, and custom memory portraits
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Scattering Ashes
- · Home Delivery Of Ashes
- · Mail Delivery Of Ashes
- · Incense Burning
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Multicultural Funerals
- · Veterans Planning
- · Cremation Services
- · Religious & Cultural Traditions
- · Spanish Language Services
- · Russian Language Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Asian traditions, Buddhist, Catholic, Christian (Protestant), Hispanic traditions, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
What families have said
Up to five Google reviews of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist - East Brainerd Chapel, shown as written. Reviews that mention veterans, military service, honors, a flag or a cemetery come first, then the highest-rated.
“Robert did a great job to make things easier for our family. Everyone was very helpful and caring. Special thanks to everyone who helped make our family feel special!”
“Robert was an absolute blessing. Chattanooga funeral home took what was a sad moment in my life, and made me and my family feel like we were the most important people on this earth. They were a blessing.”
“The funeral home director and staff were extremely helpful and very supportive during the funeral process for my sister Edna. I’m glad I chose CFHC and florist. They stand out in their professionalism. I will highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for a funeral home. Thanks for a job well done.”
“Very loving and caring facility! Stephen Pike and his staff were amazing to our family. Could not ask for a better experience during a terrible time!”
“Chattanooga Funeral Home, and Robert Schrader and the East Brainerd campus staff, were spectacular in anticipating the needs for our loved one, our far-flung family, and the Chattanooga community that loved my father-in-law.”
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.