Colonial Funeral Home

Veteran services at Colonial Funeral Home

Colonial Funeral Home in Columbia, MS supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Colonial Funeral Home offers specialized Veterans Planning services, including assistance with securing military funeral honors for eligible veterans." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,495 for basic burial and $2,420 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $2,995. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, burial services, memorial service, and graveside service. 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 chapel. 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 Colonial Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,995. That places direct cremation roughly 50% above the Mississippi median ($1,995). 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 Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in LA, approximately 65 miles from Colonial Funeral Home. Colonial Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Mississippi 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. Colonial Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Colonial Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,995. 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 Colonial Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Colonial Funeral Home is located at 323 2Nd Street in Columbia, MS. You can reach the home at (601) 736-5361. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Colonial Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Colonial Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation services, burial services, traditional funeral service, memorial service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Colonial Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Colonial Funeral Home offers specialized Veterans Planning services, including assistance with securing military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Which faith traditions does Colonial Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Hindu Funeral Traditions families, among others.

What sets Colonial Funeral Home apart

100% Service Guarantee: If dissatisfied with any aspect of service, that portion will be refunded.
Lifetime Flexibility: Prepaid plans can be changed, and staff are available to discuss options.
Relocation Protection: Prepaid plans are transferable to any qualifying Dignity Memorial provider in North America.
Custody of Care Guaranteed: Multiple checks throughout the cremation process.
Exclusive Custody: Loved ones are always in the care of Colonial Funeral Home or a trusted partner.
Detailed, Certified Process: CANA-licensed crematory operators ensure meticulous care.

Military & veteran services offered

★Memorial Service

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial Services
· Graveside Service

Cremation

· Cremation Services

On-site facilities

· Chapel

· Play Room

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Crematory
· Funeral Home
· Mortuary

Specializations

· All Cultures
· All Faiths
· All Religions
· Korean Community Services
· Jewish Family Services
· Greek Family Services

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Hindu Funeral Traditions, Muslim Funeral Traditions, Christian Funeral Traditions, Jewish Funeral Traditions, Black Funeral Traditions. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.

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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.

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How 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.