Veteran services at Cotten Funeral Home
Cotten Funeral Home in New Bern, NC supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include flexible chapel space, large-capacity chapel, and reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,095 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. It has a 4.9 rating from 238 reviews on Google.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, burial services, veterans planning, memorial keepsakes, simple cremation, and in-ground lawn burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include flexible chapel space, large-capacity chapel, gardens, and chapel.
Published pricing at Cotten Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,420. That places direct cremation roughly 31% above the North Carolina median ($1,850). 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 Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in NC, about 32 miles from Cotten 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.
Cotten Funeral Home has a 4.9-star rating from 238 Google reviews.
We list about 845 funeral homes in North Carolina. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Cotten Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,420. 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 Cotten Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Cotten Funeral Home is located at 2201 Neuse Boulevard in New Bern, NC. You can reach the home at (252) 259-7200. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Cotten Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Cotten Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation services, burial services, celebration of life, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Cotten Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Cotten Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Cotten 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.
How do families rate Cotten Funeral Home?
Cotten Funeral Home holds a 4.9-star rating across 238 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Cotten Funeral Home apart
- On-site crematory for direct cremation and private viewing before cremation.
- Ability to transfer prepaid funeral plans from other providers.
- Offers catered events and event planning services.
- Provides funeral service video production, memory portraits, remembrance blankets, fingerprint jewelry, keepsake medallions, and memory glass.
- Arrangements can be made by phone or email, including electronic signatures.
- Offers ritual washing and kosher catering.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · In-Ground Lawn Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Ritual Washing
- · Simple Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Religious & Cultural Traditions
- · Veterans Planning
- · Pre-Need Funeral Plans
- · Immediate Need Funeral/Cremation Services
- · Transfer Of Prepaid Plans
- · Personalized Tributes/Celebrations Of Life
- · Grief Support
- · Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: 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.
What families have said
Up to five Google reviews of Cotten Funeral Home, shown as written. Reviews that mention veterans, military service, honors, a flag or a cemetery come first, then the highest-rated.
“Cotten Funeral Home, and especially Walter, provided absolutely everything we asked them to do for my husband's funeral. Walter was caring enough to listen to our wishes, make suggestions, provide guidance, contact appropriate organizations, work with music to ensure the service went as we wished and was available to me through the entire process. Cotten Funeral Home was outstanding!!!!”
“They helped me with the whole process when my mom died recently. They had the everything laid out for me to choose for her arrangements. They ensured that my mother’s funds were all used for the cremation and burial. I would highly recommend to use their services.”
“In 2012, we met with Cotten Funeral Home to purchase a pre-paid plan for our individual funeral plans. Best purchase we’ve ever made. Having the peace of mind that this was done and all I had to do was notify Cotten of my husband’s death took so much stress off of me. The staff walked me through everything I needed to do and stood by me throughout this difficult time. Thank you.”
“Jennifer and the team at Cotton funeral home were such a blessing to our family during our time of loss. They were a pleasure to work with and made the process of handling our loved one’s final arrangements smooth and comforting. We are so thankful for all of the help we received from Cotton funeral home!”
“Anastasia was so very helpful to my siblings and I during our mother’s unexpected death. We are very grateful to her and the entire staff. During death it’s really hard to remember and know what is to be done. We are thankful that there were compassionate people to help us.”
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.