Veteran services at Gethers Funeral Home
For veterans in Moncks Corner, SC, Gethers Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. The team handles VA burial allowances, honor-guard coordination, and national-cemetery scheduling. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation and memorial service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include funeral chapel.
Published pricing at Gethers Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,250. That places direct cremation roughly 30% below the South Carolina median ($1,795). 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 Beaufort National Cemetery in SC, about 66 miles from Gethers 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 460 funeral homes in South Carolina. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
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?
Gethers Funeral Home 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.
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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
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 and languages
Religious traditions served: African Methodist Episcopal, Baptist, Pentecostal, Seventh-day Adventist.
Branches of service mentioned
Gethers Funeral Home's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.