Veteran services at Farmer Funeral Service Inc
Farmer Funeral Service Inc serves veteran families in Ayden, NC with military funeral planning. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include chapel, parking lot, and reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,095 for basic burial and $2,875 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial services, cremation services, and veteran services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel and television for memorial videos.
Published pricing at Farmer Funeral Service Inc: direct cremation from $2,875. That places direct cremation roughly 55% above the North Carolina median ($1,850). 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 Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in NC, about 28 miles from Farmer Funeral Service 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 845 funeral homes in North Carolina. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Farmer Funeral Service Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,875. 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 Farmer Funeral Service Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Farmer Funeral Service Inc is located at 109 Second Street in Ayden, NC. You can reach the home at (256) 746-3510. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Farmer Funeral Service Inc offer veteran families?
Farmer Funeral Service Inc provides burial services, cremation services, merchandise, jewelry, digital services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Farmer Funeral Service Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Farmer Funeral Service 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.
What sets Farmer Funeral Service Inc apart
- Long-standing history in Ayden, NC, dating back to 1918.
- Part of the Wilkerson Family of Companies, providing access to broader resources and an on-site crematory.
- Ayden facility features a spacious chapel with a piano, organ, and sound system for musical accompaniment.
- Visitation rooms are equipped with televisions for memorial videos and slideshows.
- Offers private family room seating during services.
- Affiliation with Pinewood Memorial Park, Pitt County's only perpetual care cemetery.
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- · Farmer Funeral Service
- · Winterville Cremation & Funeral Services
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- · Veteran Services
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.