Veteran services at Costner-Maloy Funeral Home
Costner-Maloy Funeral Home in Newport, TN supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Published pricing lists $4,330 for basic burial and $1,335 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Costner-Maloy Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,335. That places direct cremation roughly 28% below the Tennessee median ($1,865). 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 East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery - Gov. John Sevier Hwy in TN, about 35 miles from Costner-Maloy Funeral Home. 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 641 funeral homes in Tennessee. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Costner-Maloy Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,335. 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 Costner-Maloy Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Costner-Maloy Funeral Home is located at 322 East Main Street in Newport, TN. You can reach the home at (423) 623-7311. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Costner-Maloy Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Costner-Maloy Funeral Home provides funeral service, grief support, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Costner-Maloy Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Costner-Maloy Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Costner-Maloy Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Methodist, Christian (Disciples of Christ), Catholic families, among others.
What sets Costner-Maloy Funeral Home apart
- Unique facility design, described as a 'one-of-a-kind place' unlike typical funeral homes.
- 24/7 online grief support, including online counseling, group grief support, and interactive videos.
- Daily '365 Days of Grief Support' email affirmations.
- Comprehensive veteran services, including assistance with benefit applications, military honors, and coordination with national or state veterans' cemeteries.
- Online Immediate Need Form for expedited arrangements.
- Financing options available for services.
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Traditional funerals
- · Cremation services
- · Preneed insurance
- · Veteran services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Methodist, Christian (Disciples of Christ), Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: Website translation available.
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.