Veteran services at Coffey Mortuary, Inc.
Coffey Mortuary, Inc., located in Tazewell, TN, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Coffey Funeral Home provides specialized planning for veterans, including assistance with military funeral honors." On-site amenities include chapel and on-site parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,025 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Reviewers give it 4.8 stars over 70 write-ups.
Veteran-related services offered include burial, cremation, cremation remembrance jewelry, memorial keepsakes, and veterans planning. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include aboveground memorialization, chapel, and gardens. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Coffey Mortuary, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,060. That places direct cremation roughly 10% above the Tennessee median ($1,865). 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 Kentucky Veterans Cemetery - Southeast in KY, approximately 43 miles from Coffey Mortuary, Inc.. Coffey Mortuary, Inc. can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Coffey Mortuary, Inc. holds a 4.8-star rating from 70 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
Tennessee has approximately 641 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Coffey Mortuary, Inc. is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Coffey Mortuary, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,060. 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 Coffey Mortuary, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Coffey Mortuary, Inc. is located at 937 Broad St. in Tazewell, TN. You can reach the home at (423) 626-4274. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Coffey Mortuary, Inc. offer veteran families?
Coffey Mortuary, Inc. provides 24-hour compassion helpline, arrangements by phone or email, burial, catered events, celebration of life, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Coffey Mortuary, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Coffey Funeral Home provides specialized planning for veterans, including assistance with military funeral honors.
Which faith traditions does Coffey Mortuary, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist, Catholic, Christian (Protestant), Hindu families, among others.
How do families rate Coffey Mortuary, Inc.?
Coffey Mortuary, Inc. holds a 4.8-star rating across 70 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Coffey Mortuary, Inc. apart
- The funeral home's tagline, "Attention to detail like no other. GUARANTEED.", underscores their commitment to meticulous service.
- Arrangements can be completed remotely via phone or email, including electronic signatures, eliminating the need for an in-person visit.
- Offers funeral service video production to create personalized tribute videos from family photos and videos.
- Provides unique cremation remembrance jewelry and the option for mail delivery of ashes.
- Specializes in multicultural funerals and accommodates a wide range of religious and cultural traditions.
- As a Dignity Memorial affiliate, the funeral home offers a 100% service guarantee.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
- · Mail Delivery Of Ashes
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specializations
- · Multicultural Funerals
- · Religious & Cultural Traditions
- · Veterans Planning
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist, Catholic, Christian (Protestant), Hindu, Jewish, Muslim. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Coffey Mortuary, Inc.. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“They have provided the up most excellent service every time I have had to use them. Best people I have ever met. They take you in and treat you and your loved ones like family. Would recommend them to anyone. Thank you all for your support and prayers through any service that you have provided for me and my family.”
“They helped me plan my own arrangements and made the process easier to do. They made sure I understood every step and everything I was agreeing or disagreeing too. The young lady was well informed about the package I chose! I would highly, highly recommend them to anyone! 10/10!! Best experience I could have imagined.”
“Going through the experience of loss is never easy but the staff at Coffey's makes every effort to ensure each need is met. They demonstrate kindness and compassion while treating all like family.”
“All the staff was great and very helpful and Kaitlin was also very kind and helpful and really great at her job.”
“Coffey Funeral Home is amazing. They are professional but still have the small-town charm, which is a nice touch when dealing with a loved one’s death. The staff is friendly and helpful in every way. I highly recommend them!”
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.