Veteran services at Evans Mortuary
Evans Mortuary serves veteran families in Rockwood, TN with military funeral planning. The team handles VA burial allowances, honor-guard coordination, and national-cemetery scheduling. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Evans Mortuary: direct cremation from $1,795. That places direct cremation roughly 4% below the Tennessee median ($1,865). 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 Knoxville National Cemetery in TN, about 42 miles from Evans Mortuary. 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 641 funeral homes in Tennessee. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
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 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 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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veteran services
- · Cremation services
- · Traditional services
- · Personalization
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Church of Christ.
Branches of service mentioned
Evans Mortuary's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.