Greene Funeral Home

Veteran services at Greene Funeral Home

Greene Funeral Home serves veteran families in Rock Hill, SC with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Greene Funeral Home assists eligible veterans and their families in securing benefits, which may include a United States flag, flag presentation with taps, rifle guard, pallbearers, and chaplain services for retired veterans. They also provide guidance on burial allowances for veterans receiving VA pension/compensation or who died in a VA medical facility, as well as transportation expense coverage from VA facilities. Assistance is provided for burial in national cemeteries, which typically include the gravesite, opening and closing of the grave, vault, perpetual care, and headstone/marker. Families are required to provide DD-214 (Separation Form) or honorable discharge, a certified death certificate, and a copy of funeral expenses to determine eligibility." On-site amenities include downtown chapel, northwest chapel, and chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,715 for basic burial and $1,095 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. A smaller but favorable set of 21 reviews averages 4.2 stars.

Veteran-related services offered include traditional burial, cremation, veterans planning, coordinating military honors, assisting with burial or cremation arrangements, and assisting with cemetery space, grave opening and closing. 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 downtown chapel, northwest chapel, and 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 Greene Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,795. That places direct cremation roughly 0% above the South Carolina median ($1,795). 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 Fort Jackson National Cemetery in SC, approximately 58 miles from Greene Funeral Home. Greene Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Greene Funeral Home holds a 4.2-star rating from 21 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.

South Carolina has approximately 460 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Greene Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Greene Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,795. 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 Greene Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Greene Funeral Home is located at 355 East White St. in Rock Hill, SC. You can reach the home at (803) 327-2051. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Greene Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Greene Funeral Home provides pre-planning, grief counseling, traditional burial, cremation, live stream services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Greene Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Greene Funeral Home assists eligible veterans and their families in securing benefits, which may include a United States flag, flag presentation with taps, rifle guard, pallbearers, and chaplain services for retired veterans. They also provide guidance on burial allowances for veterans receiving VA pension/compensation or who died in a VA medical facility, as well as transportation expense coverage from VA facilities. Assistance is provided for burial in national cemeteries, which typically include the gravesite, opening and closing of the grave, vault, perpetual care, and headstone/marker. Families are required to provide DD-214 (Separation Form) or honorable discharge, a certified death certificate, and a copy of funeral expenses to determine eligibility.

Which faith traditions does Greene Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Presbyterian, Church of Christ families, among others.

How do families rate Greene Funeral Home?

Greene Funeral Home holds a 4.2-star rating across 21 Google reviews from local families and veterans.

What sets Greene Funeral Home apart

One of the oldest family-owned businesses in Rock Hill, established in 1954, with a history dating back to 1926.
Operates two distinct chapels: the historic Downtown Chapel and the Northwest Chapel, which is the largest in York County with a 265-seat capacity.
Features an on-site crematory at the Northwest Chapel, ensuring continuous care for loved ones.
Offers both traditional formal and more casual, personalized services.
Provides extensive post-service support, including information on probate court, social security, government benefits, and grief counseling.
Fourth-generation family involvement in the business.

Military & veteran services offered

★Veterans Planning

★Coordinating Military Honors

★Assisting With Cemetery Space, Grave Opening And Closing

★Supervision Of Funeral Or Memorial Service

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Traditional Burial
· Arrangements For Transportation, Funeral Service, And Burial To Distant Location

Cremation

· Cremation
· Assisting With Burial Or Cremation Arrangements

On-site facilities

· Downtown Chapel

· Northwest Chapel

· Visitation Rooms

· Business Office

· Arrangement Offices

· Casket Selection Room

· Urn Selection Room

· Floral Delivery Area

· Chapel

· Pastor's Study

· On-site Crematory

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· American Legion Post 34
· VFW Post 2889
· Westminster Presbyterian Church
· Rock Hill Rotary Club
· York County Regional Chamber of Commerce-Rock Hill Area Council
· American Red Cross Board of Directors
· Come-See-Me Board of Directors
· Kiwanis Club

Specializations

· Veterans Planning

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Presbyterian, Church of Christ.

What families have said

Gene Marsh answered every question during arrangements while Steve Pittman guided families consistently. Mr. Belk coordinated music and media for services. One family experienced rushed, dismissive handling at graveside, indicating service quality varies depending on which staff member is assigned.

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The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.

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How 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.