Forest Lawn Funeral Home

Veteran services at Forest Lawn Funeral Home

Veteran families in Hendersonville, NC can turn to Forest Lawn Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Forest Lawn Funeral Home offers dedicated Veterans Services, including resources and assistance in honoring the sacrifices made by veterans. They emphasize valuing and honoring veterans through their services." On-site amenities include reception rooms and large chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,735 for basic burial and $2,370 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include veterans services, cremation services, traditional burial, and memorial options. 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 large chapel and garden areas. 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 Forest Lawn Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,370. That places direct cremation roughly 28% above the North Carolina median ($1,850). 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 Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in NC, approximately 21 miles from Forest Lawn Funeral Home. Forest Lawn Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

North Carolina has approximately 845 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Forest Lawn Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Forest Lawn Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,370. 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 Forest Lawn Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Forest Lawn Funeral Home is located at 538 Tracy Grove Road in Hendersonville, NC. You can reach the home at (828) 692-9188. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Forest Lawn Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Forest Lawn Funeral Home provides funeral services, personalization, vehicles, veterans services, aftercare, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Forest Lawn Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Forest Lawn Funeral Home offers dedicated Veterans Services, including resources and assistance in honoring the sacrifices made by veterans. They emphasize valuing and honoring veterans through their services.

What sets Forest Lawn Funeral Home apart

Family Owned and Operated in Hendersonville
Licensed directors available 24/7
On-site crematories with Secure ID View for confirmed identifications
Multiple payment options, including affordable payment plans and crowdfunding
Live-streaming options and digital arrangements
Beautiful facilities with reception rooms and catering options

Military & veteran services offered

★Veterans Services

★Memorial Options

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Traditional Burial

Cremation

· Cremation Services

On-site facilities

· Cemetery

· Reception Rooms

· Catering Options

· On-site Crematories

· Secure ID View

· Large Chapel

· State-of-the-Art Projector

· Digital Sound System

· Digital Piano

· Handicapped Accessible Location

· Rolling Hills

· Paved Roads

· Walkways

· Landscaping

· Wrought Iron Gates

· Garden Areas

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Treasured Memories Network

Specializations

· Family Owned and Operated
· Customer Satisfaction Guarantee
· Community Outreach Program
· Preplanning Specialists
· Treasured Memories Travel Protection Plan

Religious traditions & languages

Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.

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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.

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How 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.