Veteran services at Evans Mortuary
Evans Mortuary serves veteran families in Rockwood, TN with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Evans Mortuary provides specialized services for veterans. This is explicitly listed among their offerings and reinforced by an obituary for a U.S. Army veteran and American Legion commander." On-site amenities include ample parking and chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,230 for basic burial and $1,795 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services and veterans services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Evans Mortuary: direct cremation from $1,795. That places direct cremation roughly 4% below the Tennessee median ($1,865). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Knoxville National Cemetery in TN, approximately 42 miles from Evans Mortuary. Evans Mortuary can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Tennessee has approximately 641 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Evans Mortuary is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Evans Mortuary cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,795. 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 Evans Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Evans Mortuary is located at 805 North Gateway Avenue in Rockwood, TN. You can reach the home at (865) 354-2600. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Evans Mortuary offer veteran families?
Evans Mortuary provides immediate need, traditional services, cremation services, personalization, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Evans Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Evans Mortuary provides specialized services for veterans. This is explicitly listed among their offerings and reinforced by an obituary for a U.S. Army veteran and American Legion commander.
Which faith traditions does Evans Mortuary accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Church of Christ families, among others.
What sets Evans Mortuary apart
- Family-owned and operated since 1976, now in its second generation of leadership.
- Offers comprehensive grief support resources, including free daily grief support emails, e-booklets, and the GriefPlan Video Program.
- Provides personalized online memorials, tribute videos, and convenient online flower ordering.
- Features an emotional support animal trainee, “Buster” Evans, as part of the staff.
- Historically provided convalescent ambulance services and had a founder who served as county coroner.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Veteran services
- · Cremation services
- · Traditional services
- · Personalization
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Church of Christ.
Branches of service supported
Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Evans Mortuary has documented experience supporting the following branches:
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow honors are coordinated
Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.
For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.