Veteran services at Davis-Smith Funeral Home
Davis-Smith Funeral Home, located in Hot Springs, AR, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include hot springs chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,105 for basic burial and $2,800 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, veteran services, and retiring a flag with honor. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include hot springs chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery at North Little Rock in AR, about 58 miles from Davis-Smith 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 385 funeral homes in Arkansas. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
Does Davis-Smith Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Davis-Smith Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (501) 767-8700 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Davis-Smith Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Davis-Smith Funeral Home is located at 2205 Airport Rd. in Hot Springs, AR. You can reach the home at (501) 767-8700. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Davis-Smith Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Davis-Smith Funeral Home provides custom services, immediate need, traditional services, cremation services, personalization, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Davis-Smith Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Davis-Smith Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Davis-Smith Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned and operated since 1955, spanning three generations of the Smith family.
- Nine locations across Central Arkansas, providing a broad service area.
- Recognized among the top one percent of funeral homes for excellence in customer service for eight consecutive years.
- Affiliated with the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), Veterans Funeral Care™, and Selected Independent Funeral Homes®.
- Offers specialized Veteran Services, including flag retirement ceremonies.
- Provides personalized services such as Legacy Touch Keepsakes and Celebrant Services.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
- · Veterans Funeral Care™
- · Selected Independent Funeral Homes®
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
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.