Veteran services at Culler-McAlhany Funeral Home
Culler-McAlhany Funeral Home in North, SC 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 on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,035 for basic burial and $2,680 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, memorial service, graveside service, traditional burial services, and veteran services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Culler-McAlhany Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,585. That places direct cremation roughly 44% above 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 Fort Jackson National Cemetery in SC, about 36 miles from Culler-McAlhany 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 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 Culler-McAlhany Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,585. 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 Culler-McAlhany Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Culler-McAlhany Funeral Home is located at 4541 Savannah Highway in North, SC. You can reach the home at (803) 247-2651. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Culler-McAlhany Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Culler-McAlhany Funeral Home provides immediate need, funeral planning, cremation services, traditional service, memorial service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Culler-McAlhany Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Culler-McAlhany 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 Culler-McAlhany Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Methodist, Church of God (Cleveland, TN) families, among others.
What sets Culler-McAlhany Funeral Home apart
- Long operational history since 1898, evolving from a general store selling caskets to a full-service funeral home.
- Facility designed to host three visitations simultaneously, with a chapel seating 175 guests.
- On-site chapel equipped with a piano and webcasting cameras for remote participation in services.
- Comprehensive graveside equipment available, including a tent, chairs, artificial grass, speaker podium, bottled water, tables, and a PA system.
- Dedicated personalization services, assisting families with incorporating photos, videos, artwork, music, and literature to honor the deceased.
- Specialized grief resources tailored to help children of different ages understand and process loss.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Traditional Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · South Carolina Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Traditional Funeral Services
- · Cremation Services
- · Preplanning Consultations
- · Veteran Services and Honors
- · Celebration of Life Services
- · Memorial Services
- · Chapel Services
- · Receptions
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Methodist, Church of God (Cleveland, TN).
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.