Veteran services at Goff Funeral Home
Goff Funeral Home, located in Monterey, TN, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "D.M. Goff Funeral Home, Inc. facilitates veteran services, including arranging for full military honors provided by the Veterans Honor Guard, as noted in past obituaries." 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. What feedback exists is encouraging: 4.4 stars across 24 reviews.
Veteran-related services offered include honoring life and cemetery decoration dates. 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 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 Goff Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,800. That places direct cremation roughly 3% below the Tennessee median ($1,865). 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 Mill Springs National Cemetery in KY, approximately 70 miles from Goff Funeral Home. Goff Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Goff Funeral Home holds a 4.4-star rating from 24 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
Tennessee has approximately 641 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Goff Funeral Home is among them.
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?
D.M. Goff Funeral Home, Inc. facilitates veteran services, including arranging for full military honors provided by the Veterans Honor Guard, as noted in past obituaries.
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 & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Interment
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association
- · Cremation Association of North America
Specializations
- · Direct cremation
- · Preplanning
- · Memorial cremation services
- · Graveside funerals
- · Full funeral services
- · Veteran's Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist (including Missionary Baptist, Freewill Baptist), Methodist (Global Methodist Church). Languages spoken at the home: English.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Goff Funeral Home. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“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.”
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow 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.