Veteran services at Clay Funeral Home, Inc.
Clay Funeral Home, Inc., located in Forrest City, AR, assists those who served and their families. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries.
Published pricing at Clay Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,495. That places direct cremation roughly 56% above the Arkansas median ($1,600). 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 Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery at Birdeye in AR, about 27 miles from Clay 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 385 funeral homes in Arkansas. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Clay Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,495. 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 Clay Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Clay Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 2522 East Broadway in Forrest City, AR. You can reach the home at (870) 633-8135. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Clay Funeral Home, Inc. offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Clay Funeral Home, Inc. starts at $2,495. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Clay Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Clay Funeral Home, Inc. assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
What sets Clay Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Family-owned and operated since 1942, with multi-generational involvement (second, third, and fourth generations).
- Historical significance: a former location served as a headquarters for civil rights workers (SNCC) in the early 1960s.
- Emphasis on personalized and affordable services for all families.
- Specialization in preparation, restoration, and presentation of the deceased.
- Membership in the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) for over 30 years.
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.