Veteran services at Forrest Funeral Home
Forrest Funeral Home serves veteran families in Hattiesburg, MS with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. Published pricing lists $4,950 for basic burial and $2,100 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Facilities on site include space for viewing, visitation, funeral or memorial service.
Published pricing at Forrest Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,100. That places direct cremation roughly 5% above the Mississippi median ($1,995). 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 Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in LA, about 73 miles from Forrest 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 385 funeral homes in Mississippi. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Forrest Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,100. 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 Forrest Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Forrest Funeral Home is located at 1258 Richburg Road in Hattiesburg, MS. You can reach the home at (601) 264-1816. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Forrest Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Forrest Funeral Home provides funeral pre-planning, prepaid funeral, funeral arrangements, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Forrest Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Forrest Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Forrest Funeral Home apart
- Extensive specialization in funeral pre-planning and pre-payment options.
- Flexible pre-payment plans, including single payments and monthly withdrawals, designed to protect against inflation.
- Emphasis on reducing emotional and financial burdens for families through proactive planning.
- Dedicated certified pre-planning advisors available for personalized consultations.
- Maintenance of a 'Fallen Heroes Wall' and 'Veterans Memorial Wall' to honor service members.
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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.