Veteran services at Dressler's Jewish Funeral Care
Dressler's Jewish Funeral Care in Atlanta, GA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Dressler's Jewish Funeral Care provides specialized services for veterans, including assistance with Veterans Overview, Veterans Headstones, and Veterans Burial Flags." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies.
Veteran-related services offered include memorial service, burial, cremation, and veterans overview. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Dressler's Jewish Funeral Care: services starting at $1,095. 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 Georgia National Cemetery in GA, approximately 29 miles from Dressler's Jewish Funeral Care. Dressler's Jewish Funeral Care can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Dressler's Jewish Funeral Care also accommodates Jewish traditions for veterans whose religious or cultural observance shapes the service. Military honors can be integrated into the family's tradition with no conflict — the honor detail observes the family's pace.
Georgia has approximately 780 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Dressler's Jewish Funeral Care is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Dressler's Jewish Funeral Care cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, general services start at $1,095. 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 Dressler's Jewish Funeral Care located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Dressler's Jewish Funeral Care is located at 3734 Chamblee Dunwoody Road in Atlanta, GA. You can reach the home at (770) 451-4999. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Dressler's Jewish Funeral Care offer veteran families?
Dressler's Jewish Funeral Care provides funeral service, memorial service, burial, cremation, pre-arrangements, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Dressler's Jewish Funeral Care help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Dressler's Jewish Funeral Care provides specialized services for veterans, including assistance with Veterans Overview, Veterans Headstones, and Veterans Burial Flags.
Which faith traditions does Dressler's Jewish Funeral Care accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Jewish families, among others.
What sets Dressler's Jewish Funeral Care apart
- Exclusive specialization in Jewish funeral care, including traditional rituals like Taharah and Shmirah.
- "Atlanta Born, Atlanta Owned, Atlanta Managed" operational philosophy.
- Commitment to honoring pre-paid or pre-planned agreements made with other funeral homes or cemeteries.
- 24/7, 365-day availability for immediate assistance.
- Transparent listing of casket prices on their website, ranging from $1,095 to $13,500.
- Active recruitment and coordination of Shomrim (guardians) as independent contractors for traditional Jewish watch.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · The Funeral and Memorial Information Council
Specializations
- · Jewish Funeral Care
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Jewish. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.