Davenport & Harris Funeral Home Inc

Veteran services at Davenport & Harris Funeral Home Inc

For veterans in Birmingham, AL, Davenport & Harris Funeral Home Inc coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Davenport & Harris Funeral Homes, Inc. provides specialized services for military veterans, acknowledging and honoring their sacrifices for the country. They are proud to do their part in honoring those who have served." Published pricing lists $4,995 for basic burial and $970 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation, honoring veterans, and traditional burial. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

Published pricing at Davenport & Harris Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $970. That places direct cremation roughly 48% below the Alabama median ($1,870). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.

The nearest VA national cemetery is Alabama National Cemetery in AL, approximately 23 miles from Davenport & Harris Funeral Home Inc. Davenport & Harris Funeral Home Inc can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Alabama has approximately 479 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Davenport & Harris Funeral Home Inc is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Davenport & Harris Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $970. 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 Davenport & Harris Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Davenport & Harris Funeral Home Inc is located at 301 Martin L King Jr Drive Southwest in Birmingham, AL. You can reach the home at (205) 252-2103. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Davenport & Harris Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?

Davenport & Harris Funeral Home Inc provides cremation, grief support, preplanning, personalized services, honoring veterans, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Davenport & Harris Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Davenport & Harris Funeral Homes, Inc. provides specialized services for military veterans, acknowledging and honoring their sacrifices for the country. They are proud to do their part in honoring those who have served.

What sets Davenport & Harris Funeral Home Inc apart

Personalized services tailored to reflect the unique life of each individual.
Specialized services dedicated to honoring military veterans.
Operation of a dedicated cremation center with clear procedures and options.
Comprehensive preplanning checklist and online tools to facilitate advance arrangements.

Military & veteran services offered

★Honoring Veterans

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Traditional Burial

Cremation

· Cremation

Affiliations & specializations

Specializations

· Honoring Veterans

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The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.

DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.

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How honors are coordinated

Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.

For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.