Veteran services at Gaines Funeral Home
Gaines Funeral Home, located in Sylvania, GA, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,995 for basic burial and $1,695 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $2,195. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial, cremation, memorial service, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Gaines Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,500. That places direct cremation roughly 21% below 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 57 miles from Gaines 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 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 Gaines Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,500. 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 Gaines Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Gaines Funeral Home is located at 301 East Frontage Rd. in Sylvania, GA. You can reach the home at (912) 564-2344. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Gaines Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Gaines Funeral Home provides pre-arrangement, burial, cremation, funeral service, memorial service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Gaines Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Gaines Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Gaines Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Catholic, Pentecostal, Presbyterian, Eastern Orthodox families, among others.
What sets Gaines Funeral Home apart
- Multi-generational family ownership and operation (second and third generations actively involved).
- Extensive professional and community affiliations, including several African American funeral director associations and fraternal/sororal organizations.
- Dedicated staff with specialized roles, including a Licensed Social Worker and Certified Funeral Celebrant (Keli M. Bonner Gaines) focusing on grief support.
- Provision of 'Funeral Etiquette' and 'Financial Assistance Program' guidance directly on their website.
- Online 'Obituary Writer' tool available for families.
- Offers repast and rental facilities for post-service gatherings.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · African American Funeral Directors Association of Cleveland
- · Embalmers Association of Cleveland
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Ohio Funeral Directors Association
- · The Academy for Funeral Service Practitioner
- · National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association
- · Ohio Embalmers Association
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Catholic, Pentecostal, Presbyterian, Eastern Orthodox. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.