Veteran services at Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service
Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service, located in Ahoskie, NC, assists those who served and their families. The team handles VA burial allowances, honor-guard coordination, and national-cemetery scheduling. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,325 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. It has a 4.8 rating from 25 reviews on Google.
Published pricing at Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service: direct cremation from $1,325. That places direct cremation roughly 28% below 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 Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery in VA, about 52 miles from Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service has a 4.8-star rating from 25 Google reviews.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,325. 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 Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service is located at 205 Hwy. 42 in Ahoskie, NC. You can reach the home at (252) 332-3122. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service starts at $1,325. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service 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 do families rate Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service?
Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service holds a 4.8-star rating across 25 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What families have said
Sharon and the Garrett-Sykes team guided families through funeral planning with care and ease. They offer 'Continuing Care' services to support families after services end, with an immaculate facility available for gatherings.
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.