Veteran services at Edwards Funeral Home
For veterans in Norwood, NC, Edwards Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation and government headstones. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,295 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: traditional church/chapel/graveside service, immediate burial, direct cremation, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Edwards Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,295. That places direct cremation roughly 30% below the North Carolina median ($1,850). 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 Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in NC, about 26 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 845 funeral homes in North Carolina. 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 $1,295. 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 120 College Street in Norwood, NC. You can reach the home at (704) 474-5898. 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 traditional church/chapel/graveside service, immediate burial, direct cremation, infant & child services, 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 flag presentation and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Edwards Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for All Faiths (stated commitment), Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian families, among others.
What sets Edwards Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned and operated since 1984, with two locations in Norwood and Mt. Gilead, NC.
- Explicit commitment to 'Dignity, Affordability, Simplicity' in all service offerings.
- Offers no-charge professional and staff services for infant and child funerals (up to age 1 year or 3 feet), with families only covering merchandise and external costs.
- Provides comprehensive veteran services, including assistance with headstones and burial flags.
- Features an on-site chapel at the Norwood facility and a home-like atmosphere at both locations.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Church/Chapel/Graveside Service
- · Immediate Burial
Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · North Carolina Funeral Directors Association
- · The National Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Services to All Faiths and Races
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: All Faiths (stated commitment), Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian. 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.