Veteran services at Essex Funeral Home, Inc.
Essex Funeral Home, Inc. serves veteran families in Dewitt, AR with military funeral planning. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists $7,980 for basic burial and $1,800 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Essex Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $1,800. That places direct cremation roughly 13% 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 Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery at North Little Rock in AR, about 64 miles from Essex Funeral Home, Inc.. 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 Essex Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,800. 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 Essex Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Essex Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 1405 South Grandview Dr. in Dewitt, AR. You can reach the home at (870) 946-3104. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Essex Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
Essex Funeral Home, Inc. provides honoring life, planning ahead, grief support, flowers & gifts, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Essex Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Essex Funeral Home, Inc. assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does Essex Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian, Methodist, Baptist, Church of the Firstborn families, among others.
What sets Essex Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Focus on honoring and celebrating each individual's unique life story.
- Offers 24/7 online grief support resources, including counseling services and interactive videos.
- Describes its facility as a warm, comfortable, and one-of-a-kind place.
Military and veteran services listed
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veteran services
- · Burial services
- · Cremation services
- · Personalized services
- · Permanent memorialization
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian, Methodist, Baptist, Church of the Firstborn. 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.