Veteran services at Darby Funeral Home
Veteran families in Canton, GA can turn to Darby Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,145 for basic burial and $2,695 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: honoring veterans, burials, cremation services, and memorial services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Darby Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,555. That places direct cremation roughly 35% above the Georgia median ($1,895). 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 Georgia National Cemetery in GA, about 5 miles from Darby 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 780 funeral homes in Georgia. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Darby 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 Darby Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Darby Funeral Home is located at 480 East Main Street in Canton, GA. You can reach the home at (770) 479-2193. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Darby Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Darby Funeral Home provides funerals, obituaries, pre-planning, honoring veterans, burials, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Darby Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Darby Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Darby Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Methodist, Church of God, Christian (General) families, among others.
What sets Darby Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned and operated since 1961, with current owners Earl and Olene Darby continuing a multi-generational legacy of service.
- Emphasis on creating "healing experiences" for families, focusing on emotional support alongside logistical arrangements.
- Comprehensive veteran's services, including assistance with benefit applications, military honors, and coordination with national cemeteries like Georgia National Cemetery.
- Extensive grief support resources, featuring online interactive videos with Executive Counseling Director Dr. Virginia Simpson and daily email affirmations.
- Recipient of the "Reader's Choice Around Canton, Georgia Best Funeral Home 2020" award.
- Active community involvement by owners and staff in local civic and religious organizations.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burials
Cremation
- · Inurnments
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Georgia Coroner’s Association
- · Georgia Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Canton Masonic Lodge #77
- · Cherokee Shrine Club
- · Reader's Choice Around Canton, Georgia Best Funeral Home 2020
Specialties
- · Veteran's Services
- · Grief Support
- · Pre-Planning
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Methodist, Church of God, Christian (General). Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.