Veteran services at Community Mortuary, Inc.
Community Mortuary, Inc. serves veteran families in Spartanburg, SC with military funeral planning. 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 $1,495 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial, cremation, veteran services, and burial vaults. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Community Mortuary, Inc.: direct cremation from $1,495. That places direct cremation roughly 17% below the South Carolina median ($1,795). 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 M.J. Dolly Cooper Veterans Cemetery in SC, about 55 miles from Community Mortuary, 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 460 funeral homes in South Carolina. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Community Mortuary, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,495. 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 Community Mortuary, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Community Mortuary, Inc. is located at 102 Marion Ave. in Spartanburg, SC. You can reach the home at (864) 948-0025. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Community Mortuary, Inc. offer veteran families?
Community Mortuary, Inc. provides funeral services, burial, cremation, pre-need arrangements, veteran services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Community Mortuary, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Community Mortuary, Inc. mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Community Mortuary, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Jehovah's Witnesses, Christian (general) families, among others.
What sets Community Mortuary, Inc. apart
- Two physical locations in Spartanburg, SC, and Union, SC, expanding regional accessibility.
- Specialization in Veterans services, including assistance with VA markers, burial flags, and navigating benefits.
- Direct provision of headstones and monuments, including design and erection services.
- Comprehensive pre-arrangement options, featuring an online form and the 'Have the Talk of a Lifetime' program.
- Extensive grief support resources, including a year of daily email messages and links to external bereavement organizations.
- Guidance on funeral etiquette to help attendees feel prepared and comfortable.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Burial Vaults
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Urns
- · Ash Scattering
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · The Funeral and Memorial Information Council
Specialties
- · Veterans
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Jehovah's Witnesses, Christian (general). 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.