Veteran services at Dryden Funeral Home
For veterans in Heflin, AL, Dryden Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Assistance in filing claims with the Veterans Administration is provided as part of their supply items package." 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.
Veteran-related services offered include burial services, immediate burial, graveside services, cremation, direct cremation, and memorial service. 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 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). 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 71 miles from Dryden Funeral Home. Dryden Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Alabama has approximately 479 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Dryden Funeral Home is among them.
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?
Assistance in filing claims with the Veterans Administration is provided as part of their supply items package.
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 & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Immediate Burial
- · Graveside Services
Cremation
- · Ash Scattering
- · Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Cremation Experts
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian, Jewish, Islamic.
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.