Veteran services at Griffin Leggett Conway Funeral Home
Griffin Leggett Conway Funeral Home serves veteran families in Conway, AR with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Smith Family Funeral Homes - Conway is affiliated with Veterans Funeral Care™ and offers specialized services for veterans, including assistance with benefits and honors." On-site amenities include conway chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,500 for basic burial and $3,500 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services and veteran services. 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 conway 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 Griffin Leggett Conway Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,395. That places direct cremation roughly 50% above the Arkansas median ($1,600). 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 Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery at North Little Rock in AR, approximately 19 miles from Griffin Leggett Conway Funeral Home. Griffin Leggett Conway Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Arkansas has approximately 385 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Griffin Leggett Conway Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Griffin Leggett Conway Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,395. 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 Griffin Leggett Conway Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Griffin Leggett Conway Funeral Home is located at 1751 Dave Ward Drive in Conway, AR. You can reach the home at (501) 327-5000. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Griffin Leggett Conway Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Griffin Leggett Conway Funeral Home provides custom services, immediate need, traditional services, cremation services, personalization, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Griffin Leggett Conway Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Smith Family Funeral Homes - Conway is affiliated with Veterans Funeral Care™ and offers specialized services for veterans, including assistance with benefits and honors.
Which faith traditions does Griffin Leggett Conway Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (various denominations), Catholic families, among others.
What sets Griffin Leggett Conway Funeral Home apart
- Three generations of family ownership and operation since 1955.
- Affiliation with Veterans Funeral Care™ for specialized veteran services.
- Membership in National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) and Selected Independent Funeral Homes®.
- Emphasis on personalized services and unique tributes, including Legacy Touch Keepsakes and Celebrant Services.
- Availability of pre-planning seminars and online pre-planning forms.
- Modern facilities at the Conway location, including a chapel and lobby.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
- · Veterans Funeral Care™
- · Selected Independent Funeral Homes®
Specializations
- · Cremation Specialist
- · Pre-Arrangement Consultant
- · Certified Life Celebrant
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian (various denominations), Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.