Drum Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Veteran services at Drum Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Drum Funeral Home & Cremation Service, located in Hickory, NC, assists those who served and their families. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include large-capacity chapel, flexible chapel space, and ample parking, 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, veterans planning, and memorial services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include large-capacity chapel and flexible chapel space.

Published pricing at Drum Funeral Home & Cremation Service: direct cremation from $1,595. That places direct cremation roughly 14% below the North Carolina median ($1,850). 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 Salisbury National Cemetery Annex in NC, about 46 miles from Drum Funeral Home & Cremation Service. 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 845 funeral homes in North Carolina. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.

Frequently asked questions

What sets Drum Funeral Home & Cremation Service apart

• Modern, purpose-built facility constructed in 2007 with flexible event spaces, a large chapel, full kitchen, and unique amenities like a cozy fireplace and original artwork.
• Part of the Dignity Memorial network, offering a 100% Service Guarantee, Lifetime Flexibility for prepaid plans, and Relocation Protection.
• Specialized cremation services with guarantees of custody of care, exclusive custody, and a detailed, certified process by CANA-licensed operators.
• Extensive support for veterans and military families, including working with local veteran organizations and participating in no-cost services for eligible homeless veterans and fallen first responders.
• Ability to arrange services remotely via phone or email, including electronic signatures.
• Focus on highly personalized celebrations of life, incorporating individual hobbies, passions, and cultural traditions.

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Burial and cremation services

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Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Asian traditions, Buddhist, Catholic, Hispanic traditions, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, Protestant (Christian), Black Funeral Traditions. 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.