Veteran services at Edwards Funeral Home
Edwards Funeral Home, located in Fort Smith, AR, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include chapel and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,495 for basic burial and $1,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, and veterans planning. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Edwards Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,885. That places direct cremation roughly 80% above the Arkansas median ($1,600). 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 Fort Smith National Cemetery in AR, about 1 miles from Edwards 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 385 funeral homes in Arkansas. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Edwards Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,885. 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 Edwards Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Edwards Funeral Home is located at 201 North 12Th Street in Fort Smith, AR. You can reach the home at (479) 782-8203. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Edwards Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Edwards Funeral Home provides funeral service, cremation, burial, celebration of life, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Edwards Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Edwards Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Edwards Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Qingming Festival families, among others.
What sets Edwards Funeral Home apart
- Three generations of family ownership and operation since 1933.
- Extensive specialization in a wide array of multicultural and religious funeral traditions, including Asian, Buddhist, Catholic, Hispanic, Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Jewish, Black, Qingming Festival, Chung Yeung Festival, and Día de los Muertos.
- Ability to conduct arrangements by phone or email, including electronic signatures, removing the need for an in-person visit.
- Offers catered events with customizable menus for receptions.
- Provides unique personalization options, such as themed receptions based on hobbies or interests, and a variety of memorial keepsakes like fingerprint jewelry and Memory Glass.
- Part of the Dignity Memorial Network, offering a 100% service guarantee.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
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- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Multicultural Funerals
- · Asian Funeral Traditions
- · Buddhist Funeral Traditions
- · Catholic Funeral Traditions
- · Hispanic Funeral Traditions
- · Qingming Festival
- · Hindu Funeral Traditions
- · Muslim Funeral Traditions
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Qingming Festival, Hindu Funeral Traditions, Muslim Funeral Traditions, Christian Funeral Traditions, Jewish Funeral Traditions, Black Funeral Traditions, Chung Yeung Festival, Día de los Muertos. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish/Español, Vietnamese.
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.