Griffin Services Inc. Dba Roselawn Cemetery & Crematory

Veteran services at Griffin Services Inc. Dba Roselawn Cemetery & Crematory

Griffin Services Inc. Dba Roselawn Cemetery & Crematory serves veteran families in Pine Bluff, AR with military funeral planning. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists $3,353 for basic burial and $995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

The home lists these veteran-related services: veteran services and cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery at North Little Rock in AR, about 50 miles from Griffin Services Inc. Dba Roselawn Cemetery & Crematory. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.

We list about 385 funeral homes in Arkansas. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.

Frequently asked questions

What sets Griffin Services Inc. Dba Roselawn Cemetery & Crematory apart

• Family-owned and operated by James and Marsha Hawkins, who purchased the business in 2018.
• James Hawkins' 42 years of experience in funeral service and 32 years as Lincoln County Coroner.
• Specialization in honoring veterans with dedicated services.
• Comprehensive grief support resources, including a '365 Days of Healing' daily email program and curated external website recommendations.
• Licensed crematory operators (James Hawkins, Marsha Hawkins, Matthew Padgett) on staff, indicating direct cremation capabilities.
• Operates Roselawn Funeral Service, Crematory and Cemetery in Pine Bluff in addition to the Star City location.

Military and veteran services listed

Burial and cremation services

Affiliations and specialties

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Baptist, All denominations (inclusive service). Languages spoken at the home: English.

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.