Veteran services at Emerson Funeral Home
Emerson Funeral Home serves veteran families in Jonesboro, AR with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include memorial chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,295 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. It has a 4.3 rating from 20 reviews on Google.
The home lists these veteran-related services: online memorial, burial, cremation, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include memorial chapel.
Published pricing at Emerson Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,295. That places direct cremation roughly 19% 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 Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery at Birdeye in AR, about 30 miles from Emerson 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.
Emerson Funeral Home has a 4.3-star rating from 20 Google reviews.
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 Emerson 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 Emerson Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Emerson Funeral Home is located at 1629 East Nettleton Avenue in Jonesboro, AR. You can reach the home at (870) 935-4345. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Emerson Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Emerson Funeral Home provides online memorial, tribute video, ordering flowers, sharing service details, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Emerson Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Emerson Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Emerson Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian Church (Independent), Presbyterian, Church of Christ, Southern Baptist, Baptist families, among others.
How do families rate Emerson Funeral Home?
Emerson Funeral Home holds a 4.3-star rating across 20 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Emerson Funeral Home apart
- On-site crematory, ensuring loved ones never leave their care.
- Memorial Chapel with 500-seat capacity, upgraded sound, and state-of-the-art video projection system for personalized services.
- Staff members who also serve as Deputy Coroners for Craighead County, indicating extensive local expertise and involvement.
- Specialization in Restorative Arts, with experienced embalmers like Kathy Howerton.
- Comprehensive online memorial and tribute video services to enhance visitations and allow remote participation.
- Extensive grief support resources, including tailored information for children and a year-long email support program.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Emerson Burial Association
- · Jonesboro Rotary Club
- · Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce
Specialties
- · Grief Resources
- · Children And Grief
- · Pre-Planning
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian Church (Independent), Presbyterian, Church of Christ, Southern Baptist, Baptist, Missionary Baptist.
What families have said
Milton and Bryce King guided families through Emerson with genuine support. One family used them multiple times and found respect and dignity consistently.
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.