Veteran services at Dryden Funeral Home
For veterans in Heflin, AL, Dryden Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,655 for basic burial and $2,320 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial services, immediate burial, graveside services, cremation, direct cremation, and memorial service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Dryden Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,320 and basic burial from $2,455. That places direct cremation roughly 24% above the Alabama median ($1,870). 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 Georgia National Cemetery in GA, about 71 miles from Dryden 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 479 funeral homes in Alabama. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Dryden Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,320, basic burial starts at $2,455. 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 Dryden Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Dryden Funeral Home is located at 1467 Almon St. in Heflin, AL. You can reach the home at (256) 463-2287. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Dryden Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Dryden Funeral Home provides ash scattering, celebration of life, burial services, immediate burial, graveside services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Dryden Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Dryden Funeral Home assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does Dryden Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian, Jewish, Islamic families, among others.
What sets Dryden Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned and operated since 1962, with over 80 years of combined staff experience.
- Described as the newest and largest funeral facility in the Heflin area.
- Emphasis on personalized 'Celebration of Life' services, alongside traditional options.
- Comprehensive online resources for grief support, funeral planning, and etiquette.
- Transparent General Price List (GPL) openly published on their website for easy access and informed decision-making.
- Assistance with filing claims with the Veterans Administration.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Immediate Burial
- · Graveside Services
Cremation
- · Ash Scattering
- · Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Cremation Experts
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian, Jewish, Islamic.
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.