Veteran services at Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service
Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service is a funeral home in Ahoskie, NC that accepts veteran families and provides military funeral honors coordination through the Department of Defense honors program.
Published pricing at Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service: direct cremation from $1,325. 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 Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery in VA, approximately 52 miles from Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service. Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service holds a 4.8-star rating from 25 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“Funerals are not easy. When you lose a parent in death, your life is forever changed. The staff at Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service provides a high degree of caring and professionalism married together in an environment that makes it a bit more bearable. Their facility is immaculate and easy to access. Staff is always available to assist in meeting your needs. They even provide a service of "Continuing Care" to help with the grieving process afterward. 5 Stars!”
“Garrett-Sykes did a wonderful job with my husband's funeral from beginning to the end. All of the staff were very helpful and courteous. I couldn't have asked for better service. Thank you for helping us navigate through this tragic time.”
“Can't say enough about the service Garrett Sykes funeral home provided for my family during our loss. Sharon was so thoughtful and went out of her way to help me. Genuine compassion and truly a lifesaver in guiding me through this process. I am so thankful to her and the staff. God bless you for your service in helping families go thru such life changing, difficult times. We are so grateful, thank you.”
“Sharon and the entire team at Garrett-Sykes far exceeded my expectations. When my world collapsed, they were there to guide me through a process I was unfamiliar with, worried and unsure about. The attention to detail, professionalism and care they provided to us was priceless. Even after everything was over, they were still there for us. They did a wonderful job from beginning to end and I will never forget it.”
“Everyone at Garrett-Sykes is so helpful and kind. I could not have asked for a better experience during a most difficult time. Sharon made everything easy and was so much comfort to our family. Thank you all.”
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
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.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow 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.