Veteran services at Goff Funeral Home
Goff Funeral Home, located in Monterey, TN, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,850 for basic burial and $1,800 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. On Google it averages 4.4 stars across 24 reviews.
The home lists these veteran-related services: honoring life and cemetery decoration dates. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Goff Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,800. That places direct cremation roughly 3% below the Tennessee median ($1,865). 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 Mill Springs National Cemetery in KY, about 70 miles from Goff 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.
Goff Funeral Home has a 4.4-star rating from 24 Google reviews.
We list about 641 funeral homes in Tennessee. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Goff Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,800. 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 Goff Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Goff Funeral Home is located at 205 Cleveland Ave. in Monterey, TN. You can reach the home at (931) 839-2311. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Goff Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Goff Funeral Home provides honoring life, planning ahead, grief support, daily email affirmations, cemetery decoration dates, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Goff Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Goff Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Goff Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist (including Missionary Baptist, Freewill Baptist), Methodist (Global Methodist Church) families, among others.
How do families rate Goff Funeral Home?
Goff Funeral Home holds a 4.4-star rating across 24 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Goff Funeral Home apart
- Emphasis on creating personalized services to tell the unique stories of loved ones.
- Comprehensive online grief support, including counseling, group sessions, and daily email affirmations.
- Provision of 'Decoration Dates For Cemeteries' as a community resource.
- Facility designed with 'warm and comfortable offices' to offer a unique funeral service experience.
- Facilitation of full military honors for veteran services.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Interment
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association
- · Cremation Association of North America
Specialties
- · Direct cremation
- · Preplanning
- · Memorial cremation services
- · Graveside funerals
- · Full funeral services
- · Veteran's Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist (including Missionary Baptist, Freewill Baptist), Methodist (Global Methodist Church). Languages spoken at the home: English.
What families have said
Up to five Google reviews of Goff Funeral Home, shown as written. Reviews that mention veterans, military service, honors, a flag or a cemetery come first, then the highest-rated.
“I have known the people at Golf Funeral Home since the early 50's. They have handled the services for my Grandparents and both my parents. They are wonderful people and provide the greatest service. I highly recommend them”
“I was very disappointed in my experience at the Goff Funeral Home staff when attending a funeral for a friend. Food was brought, but had to go to Family Dollar to get supplies for the family to eat on, eat with and napkins. When one of the staff was asked if there were any of these items in the kitchen, the reply was, “Not unless you brought them.” This was a very UNPROFESSIONAL reply. When we got back from Family Dollar, a staff member was already lifting the lid to the sandwich tray and stated “they were calling her name.” The food was NOT for the staff to eat. I have NEVER been to a funeral home where the staff ate the family’s food. Also, during the service for my dear friend, the female staff member was already pulling the “RESERVED” seat holders from the pews. I can’t think of ANY reason why that would be done during the service. Then found out that the mother of my dear friend had to dress her son to lay him to rest. I will NEVER recommend this funeral home to anyone.”
“I was appalled by the lack of professionalism during my friend’s funeral service. The staff’s behavior was unsettling and inappropriate for such a sensitive and emotional setting. What should have been a moment of dignity, care, and respect instead felt disorganized and insensitive, causing additional pain for grieving family and friends.”
“The staff at Goff funeral home is one of best there is anywhere. They have taken care of all of my family and wouldn't have wanted it any other way. Keith and his staff will take good care of all your needs during and after your loss. I can't say enough good things about these wonderful people.”
“Have known and had family there for years and I'm not looking for a hand out. But thought we could get help with me brother with his death looking more certain and him young and Keith and His wife apparently can't do that I'm sure holding on to something with my old family member which I'm not sure exactly what happened. But I won't ever use this funeral home from what he told my dad. These two have always been and become more of scum and I highly recommend don't use. All about money not people.”
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.