Veteran services at Clay Funeral Home, Inc.
Clay Funeral Home, Inc., located in Forrest City, AR, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Clay Funeral Home offers services for veterans, including options for military services as part of pre-planning and assistance with Veterans Administration notifications."
Published pricing at Clay Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,495. That places direct cremation roughly 56% above the Arkansas median ($1,600). 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 Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery at Birdeye in AR, approximately 27 miles from Clay Funeral Home, Inc.. Clay Funeral Home, Inc. can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Arkansas has approximately 385 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Clay Funeral Home, Inc. is among them.
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 offers services for veterans, including options for military services as part of pre-planning and assistance with Veterans Administration notifications.
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.
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.