Veteran services at Diamond State Cremation and Mortuary Service
Diamond State Cremation and Mortuary Service serves veteran families in Lead Hill, AR with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Diamond State Cremation & Mortuary Service provides specialized services for veterans, including assistance with obtaining Veterans Headstones, Veterans Burial Flags, and navigating Social Security benefits related to veteran status." Published pricing lists $1,099 for basic burial and $1,014 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $500. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include direct cremation, graveside burial, memorial service, burial, cremation, and veterans services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Diamond State Cremation and Mortuary Service: direct cremation from $999. That places direct cremation roughly 38% below the Arkansas median ($1,600). 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 Missouri State Veterans Cemetery - Springfield in MO, approximately 50 miles from Diamond State Cremation and Mortuary Service. Diamond State Cremation and Mortuary Service can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Arkansas has approximately 385 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Diamond State Cremation and Mortuary Service is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Diamond State Cremation and Mortuary Service cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $999. 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 Diamond State Cremation and Mortuary Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Diamond State Cremation and Mortuary Service is located at 14980 Industrial Park Dr. in Lead Hill, AR. You can reach the home at (870) 422-5000. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Diamond State Cremation and Mortuary Service offer veteran families?
Diamond State Cremation and Mortuary Service provides direct cremation, graveside burial, funeral service, memorial service, burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Diamond State Cremation and Mortuary Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Diamond State Cremation & Mortuary Service provides specialized services for veterans, including assistance with obtaining Veterans Headstones, Veterans Burial Flags, and navigating Social Security benefits related to veteran status.
Which faith traditions does Diamond State Cremation and Mortuary Service accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Apostolic families, among others.
What sets Diamond State Cremation and Mortuary Service apart
- Transparent pricing posted directly on their website, including specific costs for direct cremation and graveside burial with casket.
- Independently owned and operated, contrasting with larger corporate funeral providers.
- 24/7 phone availability for immediate assistance.
- Licensed funeral director fluent in Spanish.
- Specialized services and assistance for veterans.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
- · Cremation
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice
- · The Patriot Guard Riders
- · American Legion Auxiliary
- · Girl Scouts
Specializations
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Apostolic. Languages spoken at the home: Spanish.
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
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.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow 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.