Veteran services at Edgefield Mercantile Funeral, Inc.
Edgefield Mercantile Funeral, Inc. in Edgefield, SC supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home, Inc. explicitly lists 'Veteran Services' among its offerings, indicating specialized arrangements and support for military veterans." 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. Early reviews are positive, averaging 5.0 stars across 4.
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). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is M.J. Dolly Cooper Veterans Cemetery in SC, approximately 61 miles from Edgefield Mercantile Funeral, Inc.. Edgefield Mercantile Funeral, Inc. can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
South Carolina has approximately 460 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Edgefield Mercantile Funeral, Inc. is among them.
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 Home, Inc. explicitly lists 'Veteran Services' among its offerings, indicating specialized arrangements and support for military veterans.
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
Recent reviews from families who used Edgefield Mercantile Funeral, Inc.. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“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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EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow honors are coordinated
Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.
For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.