Veteran services at Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services
For veterans in Macon, GA, Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "FairHaven Funeral Home provides specialized veteran services, including arranging military honors, coordinating VA benefits, and creating tributes that reflect a life of dedication and sacrifice." On-site amenities include reception area and chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,110 for basic burial and $1,900 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Reviewers give it 4.9 stars over 95 write-ups.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, veteran services, burial services, memorial service, and graveside cremation service. 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 Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services: direct cremation from $1,900. That places direct cremation roughly 0% above the Georgia median ($1,895). 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 Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Milledgeville in GA, approximately 36 miles from Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services holds a 4.9-star rating from 95 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
Georgia has approximately 780 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,900. 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 Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services is located at 4989 Mount Pleasant Church Road in Macon, GA. You can reach the home at (478) 788-2929. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services offer veteran families?
Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services provides traditional funeral, cremation services, preplanning services, veteran services, burial services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services help veterans with VA burial benefits?
FairHaven Funeral Home provides specialized veteran services, including arranging military honors, coordinating VA benefits, and creating tributes that reflect a life of dedication and sacrifice.
Which faith traditions does Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Church of the Nazarene families, among others.
How do families rate Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services?
Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services holds a 4.9-star rating across 95 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services apart
- FairHaven Guarantee: If not completely satisfied with a service, they will make it right or not charge for that item.
- On-site crematory for direct oversight of cremation services.
- Virtual 'Healing Hearts Grief Support Group' offered twice monthly via Zoom.
- Staff includes an Ordained Elder and Chaplain (Church of the Nazarene) and a Staff Pastor (Baptist) available to officiate services.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Graveside Cremation Service
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Georgia Funeral Directors Association
- · Academy of Graduate Embalmers of Georgia
Specializations
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Church of the Nazarene. Languages spoken at the home: English.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“The people at FairHaven were very helpful in planning my mother’s funeral. Tracy was so kind and very knowledgeable of their services and all that we needed. There was no oversell in trying to encourage us to do more than we needed. She helped with navigating the insurance and what we needed to do. During a time of grief and stress, she made everything simple and easy. The service was exactly what we wanted and their assistance was greatly appreciated. I would not hesitate to recommend FairHaven to anyone.”
“The staff at FairHaven Funersl Home are exceptional. They take all your concerns and feeling into account when they are assisting you in planning your loved one’s service. We were treated as family. All our concerns were met in a timely order. The facility itself is beautiful and a wonderful location to have your service. Thank you Katlyn and staff for taking such good care of my husband and me.”
“Everyone at Fair Haven was excellent caring compassionate and made you feel as as good as if it were their own family they were taking care of.Myles And Andy made sure all my wishes were met and on time . Everything was handled beautifully Ann Jernigan”
“Leo Thomas and Fairhaven made our broken hearts feel so much better and made the hardest experience must easier with the passing of our daddy!!! I will forever be thankful for Leo and Fairhaven staff 💔❤️”
“I cannot not say enough good things about my experience at Fairhaven. Katelyn went above and beyond for me and my family when my Mama passed away. Her compassion, experience and comfort in a time of need was priceless and I will forever be thankful.”
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.