Veteran services at Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Veteran families in Hendersonville, NC can turn to Forest Lawn Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. The team handles VA burial allowances, honor-guard coordination, and national-cemetery scheduling. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: veterans services, cremation services, traditional burial, and memorial options. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include large chapel and garden areas.
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). 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 Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in NC, about 21 miles from Forest Lawn Funeral Home. 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 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 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 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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Treasured Memories Network
Specialties
- · Family Owned and Operated
- · Customer Satisfaction Guarantee
- · Community Outreach Program
- · Preplanning Specialists
- · Treasured Memories Travel Protection Plan
Religious traditions and languages
Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.