Gethers Funeral Home

Veteran services at Gethers Funeral Home

For veterans in Moncks Corner, SC, Gethers Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Rev. Dr. Terris Green, a licensed funeral director, has an honorable service record in the U.S. Army and Army National Guard, indicating familiarity with veteran needs and protocols." On-site amenities include funeral chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,950 for basic burial and $1,250 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation and memorial service. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

On-site facilities of note include funeral chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.

Published pricing at Gethers Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,250. That places direct cremation roughly 30% below the South Carolina median ($1,795). 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 Beaufort National Cemetery in SC, approximately 66 miles from Gethers Funeral Home. Gethers Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

South Carolina has approximately 460 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Gethers Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Gethers Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,250. 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 Gethers Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Gethers Funeral Home is located at 200 Grace St. in Moncks Corner, SC. You can reach the home at (843) 761-8519. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Gethers Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Gethers Funeral Home provides cremation, funeral service, memorial service, funeral planning, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Gethers Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Rev. Dr. Terris Green, a licensed funeral director, has an honorable service record in the U.S. Army and Army National Guard, indicating familiarity with veteran needs and protocols.

Which faith traditions does Gethers Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for African Methodist Episcopal, Baptist, Pentecostal, Seventh-day Adventist families, among others.

What sets Gethers Funeral Home apart

Family-owned and operated since 1950, with over 70 years of service in the Lowcountry area.
Operates two distinct locations: Moncks Corner and St. Stephen, providing broader accessibility.
Staff members hold multiple professional licenses and are highly affiliated with state and national morticians' associations, demonstrating a commitment to industry standards.
Extensive community involvement and leadership roles held by staff in various civic, fraternal, and religious organizations.
Comprehensive online resources and guidance for funeral planning, cremation options, memorialization, funeral etiquette, and grief support.
Emphasis on personalized ceremonies and tributes, with detailed suggestions for incorporating music, readings, symbols, and memory-sharing opportunities.

Military & veteran services offered

★Memorial Service

Burial & cremation services

Cremation

· Cremation

On-site facilities

· Funeral Home

· Funeral Chapel

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· South Carolina Morticians Association
· National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association
· South Carolina Funeral Directors Association
· National Funeral Directors Association
· Order of Eastern Star
· South Carolina Education Association-Retired
· Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
· Moncks Corner Lodge #323

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: African Methodist Episcopal, Baptist, Pentecostal, Seventh-day Adventist.

Branches of service supported

Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Gethers Funeral Home has documented experience supporting the following branches:

Army

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How 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.