Veteran services at Gethsemane Memorial Park
Gethsemane Memorial Park, located in Newport, NC, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists $4,075 for basic burial and $2,150 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial, cremation, veterans services, and simple cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in NC, about 31 miles from Gethsemane Memorial Park. 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 845 funeral homes in North Carolina. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
Does Gethsemane Memorial Park publish funeral prices?
Gethsemane Memorial Park has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (252) 444-6248 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Gethsemane Memorial Park located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Gethsemane Memorial Park is located at 700 HWY 24 in Newport, NC. You can reach the home at (252) 444-6248. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Gethsemane Memorial Park offer veteran families?
Gethsemane Memorial Park provides personalization, burial, cremation, veterans services, fallen hero services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Gethsemane Memorial Park help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Gethsemane Memorial Park mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Gethsemane Memorial Park accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Church of God, Methodist, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Gethsemane Memorial Park apart
- Carteret County's oldest family-owned and operated funeral home.
- Third-generation family business with deep community roots since 1925.
- Operates two funeral home locations (Morehead City and Havelock) and three associated perpetual care cemeteries.
- Specializes in Veterans Services and Fallen Hero Services.
- Offers catering services for gatherings.
- Provides 24/7 availability for immediate assistance.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Simple Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · N.C. Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · N.C. Cremation Association
- · CANA-Cremation Association of North America
Specialties
- · Veterans
- · Fallen Hero
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Church of God, Methodist, Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.