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Gassett Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC

204 East Charles Ave. · Wetumpka, AL 36092

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Veteran Services

From the home's own description

“Gassett Funeral Home assists with veteran's benefits and includes military service information in their pre-planning forms.”

Veteran services at Gassett Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC

Gassett Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC, located in Wetumpka, AL, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,900 for basic burial and $2,195 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. It has a 4.4 rating from 17 reviews on Google.

The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, memorial services, and burial services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Published pricing at Gassett Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC: direct cremation from $2,195. That places direct cremation roughly 17% above the Alabama median ($1,870). 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 Alabama National Cemetery in AL, about 56 miles from Gassett Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.

Gassett Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC has a 4.4-star rating from 17 Google reviews.

We list about 479 funeral homes in Alabama. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Gassett Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,195. 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 Gassett Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Gassett Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC is located at 204 East Charles Ave. in Wetumpka, AL. You can reach the home at (334) 567-8433. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Gassett Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC offer veteran families?

Gassett Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC provides funeral service, cremation services, memorial services, specialty funeral services, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Gassett Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC help veterans with VA burial benefits?

In its own description of its veteran services, Gassett Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.

How do families rate Gassett Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC?

Gassett Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC holds a 4.4-star rating across 17 Google reviews from local families and veterans.

What sets Gassett Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC apart

  • Continuously family-owned and operated for over 40 years (since 1978).
  • Wetumpka's only facility with an on-site crematory.
  • Offers "Book of Memories™" online memorial websites for lasting tributes.
  • Provides daily grief support emails ("365 Days of Healing") and weekly support newsletters ("52 Weeks of Support").
  • Assists with veteran's benefits and Social Security claims.

Military and veteran services listed

★Memorial Services

Burial and cremation services

Burial

  • · Burial Services

Cremation

  • · Cremation Services

On-site facilities

· On-site Crematory
· Funeral Home
· Visitation Rooms
· Reception Area

Affiliations and specialties

Specialties

  • · On-site Crematory

What families have said

Up to five Google reviews of Gassett Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC, shown as written. Reviews that mention veterans, military service, honors, a flag or a cemetery come first, then the highest-rated.

“Very professional friendly staff caring and offered above and beyond. Excellent experience given the circumstances. They were even able to accommodate us with some last minute changes. I would highly recommend their services.”
Holly Smith★★★★★2 years agoVet-related
“April 7, 2019 I just wanted to publicly say to the staff at Gassett Funeral Home and crematory what an outstanding job you did for our family. Needless to say it was not something we had anticipated and I guess we would say no one really ever is totally prepared but this was sudden thing. I of course had spoken with my husband quite a bit as of late as to what and where if something happened to either of us where or who would we want to handle our services. He pretty much like always trusted my judgement and he made mention he would love to looking back at this hillside. After making several calls to other businesses we realized that Gasett was in it for the ministry and were not going to nickel and dime us for every little thing. This is not to say the other places are bad but just to say that Gasett in our circumstances was far better. The staff was so professional, caring, and we felt like we were among family. That is what it is all about! I think so often when people are caught up in the emotions that unfortunately can cloud our judgment. I am so grateful I had the support of my wonderful daughter and son to help me make this final decision. I must say a special shout out to Mike Colquit (mr.FPM) hew I’ll know what that means. He was so kind, spent so much time with us and we never felt pressured, rushed, and he went above and beyond his job for sure. We didn’t have to worry about a thing! Thank you Mike for being there for us and everything you said you would do you did. I hope it is no time soon but you will be the one I would want to handle my affairs and my final goodbye or send off from this old earth. Please anyone if you are like myself and just lost a love one or lose a loved one please check them out before you go any further. I think they will be the best of the best snd affordable and it is sad to have to discuss money but they don’t run these businesses free and their fees were so much better than the two I checked into. Thank you again to the entire staff at Gassett and God bless you for making our special day even more special even though it was a sad time the fact everything’ran like clockwork even with the large crowd. In memory if my sweet husband Byron B. Searcy! Beverly, Misty, and Byron Jr.”
Byron Searcy★★★★★6 years agoVet-related
“Overall absolute excellent service and experience. Thank you Eddie, Reese and Jaime for doing such a compassionate and professional job with my sons funeral.”
Wayne Cumbie★★★★★3 years agoVet-related
“So very helpful!!! No pressure at all. They truly care about your loss and it shows. Dan walked me through every step. I was so lost. THANK YOU DAN!!!!!”
Brenda Wise★★★★★a month ago
“Upon entering the family viewing to see my Father, I was heartbroken at how my Dad was presented. His clothes were disheveled, his hair was sticking straight up in places not parted. The point of contact was not there. I go to the front & ask for a comb/brush & a glass of water to fix my father's hair and tuck his clothes because it is absurd at how they presented him. The funeral program pamphlet listed my father's death year wrong. The overhead screen that was continuously playing in the background listed his year of birth wrong. I waited a couple of weeks to address the funeral home about this and they offered to reprint the pamphlets. I refused this because my father has already been buried. The two Gassett sisters that I met with had such a condescending unremorseful attitude, I was shocked. Asked me did I take pictures to prove what I had to say. The point of contact gentleman stated he told us he would not be there for the funeral, no, he did not. The smallest attention to detail would have been very respectful at my father's funeral. The loudest disrespect was failure to do your job.”
Debra-Lee Davis★★★★★a year ago

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.