Veteran services at Edgefield Mercantile Funeral, Inc.
Edgefield Mercantile Funeral, Inc. in Edgefield, SC supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists $2,895 for basic burial and $1,595 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. On Google it averages 5.0 stars across 4 reviews.
Published pricing at Edgefield Mercantile Funeral, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,175. That places direct cremation roughly 21% 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 M.J. Dolly Cooper Veterans Cemetery in SC, about 61 miles from Edgefield Mercantile Funeral, Inc.. 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 Edgefield Mercantile Funeral, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,175. 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 Edgefield Mercantile Funeral, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Edgefield Mercantile Funeral, Inc. is located at 801 Columbia Rd. in Edgefield, SC. You can reach the home at (803) 637-6536. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Edgefield Mercantile Funeral, Inc. offer veteran families?
Edgefield Mercantile Funeral, Inc. provides grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Edgefield Mercantile Funeral, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Edgefield Mercantile Funeral, Inc. assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
How do families rate Edgefield Mercantile Funeral, Inc.?
Edgefield Mercantile Funeral, Inc. holds a 5.0-star rating across 4 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Edgefield Mercantile Funeral, Inc. apart
- Operates two distinct locations in Edgefield and Johnston, South Carolina, providing broader regional access.
- Specializes in creating personalized ceremonies that celebrate the unique life of each individual.
- Offers dedicated grief support resources to assist families through their healing process.
- Provides comprehensive pre-planning services, including an online form and checklists, for those wishing to arrange services in advance.
- Explicitly offers Veteran Services.
What families have said
Up to five Google reviews of Edgefield Mercantile Funeral, Inc., shown as written. Reviews that mention veterans, military service, honors, a flag or a cemetery come first, then the highest-rated.
“The staff is very helpful when your love one passes away. They help your family when picking out a casket, vault. Their knowledge is great. They are very thoughtful and concerned when your love one passes away. They tell you if they can do anything or think of anything we left out of the obit. just let them know. They are very friendly. The prices on caskets and vaults were very reasonable. Like everyone says you can go expensive or cheap or in the middle.”
“David and his staff are great to work with!”
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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.