Veteran services at Dillard Memorial Funeral Home & Hillcrest Memorial Park
Dillard Memorial Funeral Home & Hillcrest Memorial Park in Pickens, SC supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include large-capacity chapel, multiple chapels, and crematory chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,045 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, cemetery flower arrangement delivery, veterans planning, memorial keepsakes, and securing burial permits. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include large-capacity chapel, veterans cemetery section, multiple chapels, crematory chapel, and gardens.
Published pricing at Dillard Memorial Funeral Home & Hillcrest Memorial Park: direct cremation from $1,970. That places direct cremation roughly 10% above the South Carolina median ($1,795). 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 M.J. Dolly Cooper Veterans Cemetery in SC, about 27 miles from Dillard Memorial Funeral Home & Hillcrest Memorial Park. 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 460 funeral homes in South Carolina. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Dillard Memorial Funeral Home & Hillcrest Memorial Park cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,970. 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 Dillard Memorial Funeral Home & Hillcrest Memorial Park located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Dillard Memorial Funeral Home & Hillcrest Memorial Park is located at 2402 Gentry Memorial Hwy. in Pickens, SC. You can reach the home at (864) 878-6371. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Dillard Memorial Funeral Home & Hillcrest Memorial Park offer veteran families?
Dillard Memorial Funeral Home & Hillcrest Memorial Park provides cremation, burial, pre-planning, grief support, celebration of life, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Dillard Memorial Funeral Home & Hillcrest Memorial Park help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Dillard Memorial Funeral Home & Hillcrest Memorial Park mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Dillard Memorial Funeral Home & Hillcrest Memorial Park accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Asian Traditions, Buddhist, Catholic, Hispanic Traditions, Hindu families, among others.
What sets Dillard Memorial Funeral Home & Hillcrest Memorial Park apart
- On-site crematory and crematory chapel, providing direct oversight of cremation processes.
- Adjacent Hillcrest Memorial Park, offering integrated funeral and cemetery services at one location.
- Large chapel with seating for 300 guests and flexible event spaces for personalized gatherings.
- Active community engagement through events like Easter sunrise services, Memorial Day flag placements, and a holiday candlelight ceremony.
- Sponsorship of the Pickens County Widowed Persons Organization, providing social support.
- We Honor Veterans Level Two Founding Community Partner status, with a dedicated Garden of Honor.
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Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Asian Traditions, Buddhist, Catholic, Hispanic Traditions, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, Protestant. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish, French.
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.