Veteran services at Davenport & Harris Funeral Home Inc
For veterans in Birmingham, AL, Davenport & Harris Funeral Home Inc coordinates military honors and burial benefits. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists $4,995 for basic burial and $970 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, honoring veterans, and traditional burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Davenport & Harris Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $970. That places direct cremation roughly 48% below 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 23 miles from Davenport & Harris Funeral Home Inc. 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 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 Home Inc assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Honoring Veterans
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.