Veteran services at Christopher King's Funeral Home
For veterans in Chester, SC, Christopher King's Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,400 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial service, burial, cremation, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel and columbarium.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Fort Jackson National Cemetery in SC, about 48 miles from Christopher King's 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 460 funeral homes in South Carolina. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
Does Christopher King's Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Christopher King's Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (803) 377-1144 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Christopher King's Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Christopher King's Funeral Home is located at 121 Mobley Street in Chester, SC. You can reach the home at (803) 377-1144. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Christopher King's Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Christopher King's Funeral Home provides funeral service, memorial service, burial, cremation, pre-plan, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Christopher King's Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Christopher King's Funeral Home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Christopher King's Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, African Methodist Episcopal Zion (A.M.E. Zion) families, among others.
What sets Christopher King's Funeral Home apart
- Operated by a third-generation funeral director, State Representative John Richard Christopher King.
- The only funeral home in Chester County carrying the King name that is managed by a descendant of the late Mayor Chris King.
- Offers over 100 years of combined expertise in the funeral industry.
- Specializes in honoring a wide range of faiths and customs.
- Provides dedicated Veterans Services, including assistance with headstones and burial flags.
- Offers a year of daily grief support messages via email to families.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · The Funeral and Memorial Information Council
- · Consolidated Funeral Services, Inc.
- · Tribute Technology
Specialties
- · Honoring Many Faiths and Customs
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, African Methodist Episcopal Zion (A.M.E. Zion). 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.