Veteran services at Dukes-Harley Funeral Home & Crematory
Veteran families in Orangeburg, SC can turn to Dukes-Harley Funeral Home & Crematory for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel and parking area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $3,470 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Dukes-Harley Funeral Home & Crematory: direct cremation from $3,340. That places direct cremation roughly 86% 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 Fort Jackson National Cemetery in SC, about 38 miles from Dukes-Harley Funeral Home & Crematory. 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 Dukes-Harley Funeral Home & Crematory cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,340. 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 Dukes-Harley Funeral Home & Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Dukes-Harley Funeral Home & Crematory is located at 3379 Columbia Rd. in Orangeburg, SC. You can reach the home at (803) 534-6621. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Dukes-Harley Funeral Home & Crematory offer veteran families?
Dukes-Harley Funeral Home & Crematory provides traditional funeral service, cremation services, graveside service, social security benefits and services, national and international shipping services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Dukes-Harley Funeral Home & Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Dukes-Harley Funeral Home & Crematory mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Dukes-Harley Funeral Home & Crematory accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for All faiths families, among others.
What sets Dukes-Harley Funeral Home & Crematory apart
- First full-service on-site crematory in the Orangeburg, Calhoun, and Bamberg County areas, ensuring loved ones never leave their care during cremation.
- Over 128 years of continuous family-owned and operated service since 1896.
- Ownership and operation of Memorial Park Cemetery, offering comprehensive burial and memorialization options.
- Modern, handicapped-accessible facility with extensive amenities including spacious visitation rooms, a large chapel, ample parking, and a 24-hour on-site attendant.
- Assistance with Veteran's Marker paperwork and benefits.
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Funeral Planning and Grief Resources
- · Center for Loss and Life Transition
- · National Professional Association
- · State Professional Association
Specialties
- · Veteran's Marker Assistance
- · Cemetery Lots
- · Mausoleum Entombments
- · Custom Bronze Grave Markers
- · Granite Grave Markers
- · Marble Grave Markers
- · Foot Stones
- · Monument Headstones
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: All faiths. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.