Veteran services at Dyer Funeral Home
Dyer Funeral Home, located in Cookeville, TN, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include cookeville chapel, baxter chapel, and dyer chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,910 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, memorial service, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include cookeville chapel, baxter chapel, and dyer chapel.
Published pricing at Dyer Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,414. That places direct cremation roughly 24% below the Tennessee median ($1,865). 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 Nashville National Cemetery in TN, about 67 miles from Dyer 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 641 funeral homes in Tennessee. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Dyer Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,414. 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 Dyer Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Dyer Funeral Home is located at 798 South Willow Avenue in Cookeville, TN. You can reach the home at (931) 526-7158. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Dyer Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Dyer Funeral Home provides traditional funeral service, cremation, memorial service, graveside service, pre-arrangement, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Dyer Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Dyer Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Dyer Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Catholic, Church of Christ, Freewill Baptist families, among others.
What sets Dyer Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned and operated for over 80 years by the Horner Family.
- Recipient of the National Funeral Director's Association's Pursuit of Excellence Award Hall of Fame.
- Member of Selected Independent Funeral Homes.
- Operates an on-site crematory at Cumberland Family Services in Algood.
- Offers specialized "Death Away From Home Assistance" for national and international situations.
- Provides grief support services, including a year of weekly grief messages and a grief dog named Marty.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Director's Association's Pursuit of Excellence Award Hall of Fame
- · Selected Independent Funeral Homes
Specialties
- · Death Away From Home
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Catholic, Church of Christ, Freewill Baptist. 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.