Veteran services at Chavis-Parker Funeral Home Inc
For veterans in Hillsborough, NC, Chavis-Parker Funeral Home Inc coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,000 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Chavis-Parker Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $2,000. That places direct cremation roughly 8% above the North Carolina median ($1,850). 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 Danville National Cemetery in VA, about 37 miles from Chavis-Parker Funeral Home Inc. 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 845 funeral homes in North Carolina. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Chavis-Parker Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,000. 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 Chavis-Parker Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Chavis-Parker Funeral Home Inc is located at 405 Nc Highway 57N in Hillsborough, NC. You can reach the home at (919) 732-3976. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Chavis-Parker Funeral Home Inc offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Chavis-Parker Funeral Home Inc starts at $2,000. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Chavis-Parker Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Chavis-Parker Funeral Home Inc mentions flag presentation. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Chavis-Parker Funeral Home Inc apart
- Over 44 years of continuous operation in Hillsborough, North Carolina, since 1981.
- Explicit provision of military burial services, including veteran burial flags.
- Offers a range of services from traditional burials to direct cremations, accommodating diverse family needs.
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.