Veteran services at Dunbar Funeral Home - Devine
Dunbar Funeral Home - Devine serves veteran families in Columbia, SC with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include flexible chapel space, large-capacity chapel (up to 250), and large reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,885 for basic burial and $2,735 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. On Google it averages 4.8 stars across 155 reviews.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, veterans planning, and private viewing before cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include flexible chapel space and large-capacity chapel (up to 250).
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Fort Jackson National Cemetery in SC, about 11 miles from Dunbar Funeral Home - Devine. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Dunbar Funeral Home - Devine has a 4.8-star rating from 155 Google reviews.
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
Does Dunbar Funeral Home - Devine publish funeral prices?
Dunbar Funeral Home - Devine has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (803) 771-7990 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Dunbar Funeral Home - Devine located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Dunbar Funeral Home - Devine is located at 3926 Devine Street in Columbia, SC. You can reach the home at (803) 771-7990. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Dunbar Funeral Home - Devine offer veteran families?
Dunbar Funeral Home - Devine provides personalized funerals, traditional funeral, cremation, burial, celebration of life, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Dunbar Funeral Home - Devine help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Dunbar Funeral Home - Devine mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Dunbar Funeral Home - Devine accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Hindu Funeral Traditions families, among others.
How do families rate Dunbar Funeral Home - Devine?
Dunbar Funeral Home - Devine holds a 4.8-star rating across 155 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Dunbar Funeral Home - Devine apart
- Personalized funerals that deeply reflect the uniqueness of a life, accommodating families of all beliefs and cultures.
- Ability to incorporate specific personal passions and details into services, from live music and catering to unique items like bagpipes or cupcakes.
- An 18,000-square-foot facility with a newly renovated chapel seating over 200 guests, five visitation rooms, and a private reception area.
- On-site crematory at their affiliate Dunbar Funeral Home, Northeast Chapel, ensuring direct custody of care.
- Extensive range of services including in-home visitations, black car service, police escort, and arrangements by phone or email.
- Specialized facilities and services like a Tahara Room and ritual washing for specific cultural and religious traditions.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Ritual Washing
- · Private Viewing Before Cremation
- · Home Delivery of Ashes
- · Mail Delivery of Ashes
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Multicultural Funerals
- · Religious & Cultural Traditions
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Hindu Funeral Traditions, Muslim Funeral Traditions, Christian Funeral Traditions (Protestant), Jewish Funeral Traditions, Black Funeral Traditions. Languages spoken at the home: English.
What families have said
Up to five Google reviews of Dunbar Funeral Home - Devine, shown as written. Reviews that mention veterans, military service, honors, a flag or a cemetery come first, then the highest-rated.
“Dunbar provided a beautiful service for my wife. They took care of everything from helping the family write an obituary that captured exactly what they wanted to say too ensuring I had all the legal documents I would need in an expeditious manner. What made the quality of the service stand out even more is the fact my wife wanted a small service yet I believe we received the same level of professionalism and compassion we would have done had the event been many times larger. It is not hard to understand why Dunbar has been in business for as many years as they have.”
“Dunbar has always been genuine and respectful in handling all aspects of funeral arrangements... their understanding of what families need at this crucial time is unmatched... in this day of customer service being lost Dunbar is the epitome of grace and caring..thank you from our family.”
“Dunbar on Devine is the BEST! We had a complex scenario whereby my mother passed in FL but had to be transported to Columbia. I worked with Kenny to do all of the planning remotely and he coordinated EVERYTHING. Kenny is a true gem- I am a tough customer and had elaborate instructions about flowers, celebration of life w catering, music, graveside Eucharistic service, and on and on. And Kenny did not miss a beat in planning- there is not a detail that was not honored, and I would not have changed a THING about my mother's funeral. Kenny even had scheduled vacation the day of the service, which he let me know about it in advance-, of course and Greg Dunbar and his team quickly jumped in to take the reins and the services were BEAUTIFUL and PERFECT! The directors and the limo drivers and everyone we worked with at Dunbar made this tough time beautiful for our family and my mother. Thanks Kenny, Greg and team- you all will hold a special place in my heart as we gave mom the sendoff worthy of her legacy.”
“Appreciated the kind and compassionate care of Staff. They gently guided me through this difficult process with ease. I felt all the attention was given to me before, during, and even after. . I’m so glad I picked Dunbar; I was pleased beyond my expectations.”
“I tried on three occasions to get some information from Dunbar Funeral Home. I sent one e-mail and made two telephone calls. I was never shown the courtesy of a response to my e-mail nor was either of my telephone calls returned. If I was asking for something they did not understand or know how to answer, it seems a return call or a response to my e-mail would have been appropriate. Thus, a single star because zero stars was not an option.”
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.