Veteran services at Graham Funeral Home, Inc.
Graham Funeral Home, Inc. serves veteran families in Mocksville, NC with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Lambert Funeral Home offers specific services for "Honoring Veterans" and assists families with necessary documentation such as DD-214 papers." Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,395 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Across 75 Google reviews, the firm averages 4.9 stars.
Veteran-related services offered include green burial, cremation services, memorial services, honoring veterans, and online memorials. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Graham Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $1,725. That places direct cremation roughly 7% below the North Carolina median ($1,850). 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 Salisbury National Cemetery Annex in NC, approximately 16 miles from Graham Funeral Home, Inc.. Graham Funeral Home, Inc. can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Graham Funeral Home, Inc. holds a 4.9-star rating from 75 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
North Carolina has approximately 845 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Graham Funeral Home, Inc. is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Graham Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,725. 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 Graham Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Graham Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 635 Wilkesboro St. in Mocksville, NC. You can reach the home at (336) 751-1100. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Graham Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
Graham Funeral Home, Inc. provides funeral services, green burial, cremation services, memorial services, celebration of life, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Graham Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Lambert Funeral Home offers specific services for "Honoring Veterans" and assists families with necessary documentation such as DD-214 papers.
Which faith traditions does Graham Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for United Methodist, Christian families, among others.
How do families rate Graham Funeral Home, Inc.?
Graham Funeral Home, Inc. holds a 4.9-star rating across 75 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Graham Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Family-owned and independent, with owners Carl and Kim Lambert actively involved in the community (Carl is a Mocksville Town Commissioner, past president of Rotary Club of Mocksville, member of Mocksville Masonic Lodge 134).
- Features a dedicated Kid's Room for younger family members.
- Offers comfort and support through Patches, an AKC Titled Certified Therapy Dog, certified through Canines 4 Christ.
- Provides funeral financing options through a partnership with LendingUSA, including a 0% interest rate if paid in full in 6 months.
- Offers one year of free daily grief support emails to families.
- Staff includes Certified Funeral Service Practitioners (CFSP) and Certified Crematory Operators (CCO), with a staff chaplain who is an ordained minister.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Green Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Ash Scattering
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Selected Independent Funeral Homes
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · North Carolina Funeral Directors Association
- · Rotary Club of Mocksville
- · Mocksville Masonic Lodge 134
- · Cremation Association of North America
- · Academy Of Professional Funeral Service Practice
- · Canines 4 Christ
Specializations
- · Green Burial
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: United Methodist, Christian. Languages spoken at the home: English.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Graham Funeral Home, Inc.. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“10 star rating should be an option! Many thanks to Carl, Kim and staff for taking such wonderful care of all our needs during such a difficult time in our lives. They did a great job honoring the life of our beloved husband and father, Harvey Ashburn. We could not have asked for anything more, they exceeded our expectations. They were kind, curtious and very professional. They loved him too and it showed. We will always hold them in high regards and recommend them to anyone that needs their services. Thank you to everyone at Lambert's for truly being there for us. Sincerely, Martha Ashburn Gail and Zack Richardson Family and Friends”
“Lambert Funeral Home , especially Carl and Kim, were amazing to work with while planning my brother-in-laws memorial service. They were so caring and compassionate while helping family through this most difficult time. I highly recommend them to anyone if you want a friendly caring atmosphere.”
“Lambert Funeral Home in Mocksville NC took phenomenal care of my mother as she was transferred there from hospice in Yadkinville. They arranged for her to be transferred out of state for her funeral and I can tell you the took the utmost care of her both physically with coordination with the out of state funeral home. I highly recommend Lambert’s trusted services for your family members if you want a caring, compassionate, and dignified service for your loved ones.”
“Carl and Kim are the nicest people. They truly care about the families they serve. My mom had very limited insurance and they gave her the most beautiful funeral. They were so helpful when she went in to preplan her funeral. I hope you will considered them when you are looking for a funeral home. You will not be disappointed. They are not enough kind words to say about them.”
“Lambert funeral has world class staff thank you Kim and carl for helping our family with our preparations you treated me with the upmost respect. I can't tell you how welcome you made me feel, thank you so very much 💯”
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.