Veteran services at East Tennessee Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Veteran families in Blountville, TN can turn to East Tennessee Funeral Home & Cremation Services for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate 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, graveside service, permanent memorialization, burial, and military honors. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel and memorial park.
Published pricing at East Tennessee Funeral Home & Cremation Services: direct cremation from $2,410. That places direct cremation roughly 29% above 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 Mountain Home National Cemetery Annex in TN, about 12 miles from East Tennessee Funeral Home & Cremation Services. 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 East Tennessee Funeral Home & Cremation Services cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,410. 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 East Tennessee Funeral Home & Cremation Services located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
East Tennessee Funeral Home & Cremation Services is located at 2630 Hwy. 75 in Blountville, TN. You can reach the home at (423) 323-3838. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does East Tennessee Funeral Home & Cremation Services offer veteran families?
East Tennessee Funeral Home & Cremation Services provides personalized service, cremation, traditional funeral service, memorial service, graveside service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does East Tennessee Funeral Home & Cremation Services help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, East Tennessee Funeral Home & Cremation Services mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does East Tennessee Funeral Home & Cremation Services accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian, Presbyterian, Catholic families, among others.
What sets East Tennessee Funeral Home & Cremation Services apart
- Over 100 years of continuous family ownership and operation, dating back to 1916.
- Early establishment of grief support programs, initiating Kingsport's first such program in 1961 and a dedicated Grief Resource Center in 1970.
- On-site crematory and an affiliated memorial park (Hamlett-Dobson Memorial Park) for comprehensive disposition options.
- Multi-generational family involvement in leadership and daily operations, with current staff including members of the Childress and Correll families.
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Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian, Presbyterian, Catholic. 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.