Veteran services at Flanders Powell Funeral Home & Crematory
Flanders Powell Funeral Home & Crematory in Pembroke, GA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,895 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Flanders Powell Funeral Home & Crematory: direct cremation from $1,895. That places direct cremation roughly 0% above the Georgia median ($1,895). 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 Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Glennville in GA, about 22 miles from Flanders Powell Funeral Home & Crematory. 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 780 funeral homes in Georgia. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Flanders Powell Funeral Home & Crematory cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,895. 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 Flanders Powell Funeral Home & Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Flanders Powell Funeral Home & Crematory is located at 137 Main St in Pembroke, GA. You can reach the home at (912) 653-4388. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Flanders Powell Funeral Home & Crematory offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Flanders Powell Funeral Home & Crematory starts at $1,895. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Flanders Powell Funeral Home & Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Flanders Powell Funeral Home & Crematory 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.
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.