Veteran services at Curtis and Son Funeral Home
Curtis and Son Funeral Home in Childersburg, AL supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include flexible chapel space, large-capacity chapel (up to 250), and large reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,995 for basic burial and $2,655 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, veterans memorial service, and cremation remembrance jewelry. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include flexible chapel space, large-capacity chapel (up to 250), and gardens.
Published pricing at Curtis and Son Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,555. That places direct cremation roughly 37% above the Alabama median ($1,870). 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 Alabama National Cemetery in AL, about 34 miles from Curtis and Son 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 479 funeral homes in Alabama. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Curtis and Son Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,555. 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 Curtis and Son Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Curtis and Son Funeral Home is located at 1099 1St Avenue Northwest in Childersburg, AL. You can reach the home at (256) 245-4361. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Curtis and Son Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Curtis and Son Funeral Home provides traditional funeral service, celebration of life, cremation, burial, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Curtis and Son Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Curtis and Son Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Curtis and Son 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 Curtis and Son Funeral Home apart
- Affiliation with Dignity Memorial® network
- 100% Service Guarantee
- Lifetime Flexibility for prepaid plans
- Relocation Protection for prepaid plans within Dignity Memorial network
- Large-capacity chapel (up to 250 guests)
- On-site piano or organ
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Home Delivery of Ashes
- · Mail Delivery of Ashes
- · Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
- · Religious & Cultural Traditions
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, Protestant/Christian Funeral Traditions, Jewish Funeral Traditions, Black Funeral Traditions. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish, French Canadian.
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.