Elmwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Veteran services at Elmwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Elmwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Columbia, SC supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include chapel and reception room, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,795 for basic burial and $995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Google shows 4.5 stars from 51 reviews.

The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, direct cremation, burial, in-ground burial, veterans burials, and online memorials. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include chapel, cremation gardens, glass-front niches, and veterans section.

The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Fort Jackson National Cemetery in SC, about 13 miles from Elmwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.

Elmwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service has a 4.5-star rating from 51 Google reviews.

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 sets Elmwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service apart

• The funeral home's tagline, "Attention to detail like no other. GUARANTEED.", reflects a commitment to thorough service.
• As a member of the Dignity Memorial network, it offers extensive resources, a 100% service guarantee, and the benefits of North America's largest network of funeral, cremation, and cemetery service providers.
• Its long-standing history, operating from the historic Stockwell house on Main Street since 1950, establishes a deep local connection.
• Provides a wide array of personalized memorial keepsakes, including fingerprint jewelry, Memory Glass, and custom remembrance blankets.
• Offers comprehensive on-site catering services with various menu options for events and receptions.
• Facilitates arrangements by phone or email, including electronic signatures, for families who cannot visit in person.

Military and veteran services listed

Burial and cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations and specialties

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Asian Traditions, Buddhist, Catholic, Christian (Protestant), Hispanic Traditions, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.

What families have said

Elmwood's grounds hold veterans from WWI and WWII beneath some of the property's largest oak trees on historic cemetery grounds. Mary Hollowell worked with clients on final arrangements with genuine knowledge and patience—a significant improvement from clients' previous experiences elsewhere.

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.