Veteran services at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home
For veterans in Van Buren, AR, Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include flexible chapel space, chapel, and large reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,395 for basic burial and $1,220 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, veterans planning, memorial keepsakes, securing burial permits, and private viewing before cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include flexible chapel space and chapel.
Published pricing at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,220. That places direct cremation roughly 24% below 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 8 miles from Edwards Van-Alma 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 Van-Alma Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,220. 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 Van-Alma Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home is located at 4100 Alma Highway in Van Buren, AR. You can reach the home at (479) 474-5081. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home provides funeral service, cremation, burial, celebration of life, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Hindu Funeral Traditions families, among others.
What sets Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home apart
- Part of the Dignity Memorial network, pledging quality, value, and a 100% service guarantee.
- Specializes in highly personalized funerals and memorials, accommodating unique requests like themed celebrations with specific foods or music.
- Offers flexible arrangements including in-home visitations and planning by phone or email.
- Features an open-air atrium in the center of the building, providing natural light.
- Provides specific assistance with administrative tasks such as filing for death certificates, securing burial permits, and navigating insurance claims and Social Security benefits.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Securing Burial Permits
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Private Viewing Before Cremation
- · Home Delivery Of Ashes
- · Mail Delivery Of Ashes
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Dignity Memorial Network
Specialties
- · Serve All Ethnicities And Faith Backgrounds
- · Work Closely With Veterans Organizations
- · Personalized Funerals And Memorials
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Hindu Funeral Traditions, Muslim Funeral Traditions, Christian (Protestant) Funeral Traditions, Jewish Funeral Traditions, Black Funeral Traditions. 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.