Veteran services at Groce Funeral Home
For veterans in Asheville, NC, Groce Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include on-site chapels, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,485 for basic burial and $3,065 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. On Google it averages 4.9 stars across 35 reviews.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, green burial, veterans services, memorial tree planting, and veterans benefits information. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapels.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in NC, about 15 miles from Groce Funeral Home. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Groce Funeral Home has a 4.9-star rating from 35 Google reviews.
We list about 845 funeral homes in North Carolina. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
Does Groce Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Groce Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (828) 252-3535 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Groce Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Groce Funeral Home is located at 1401 Patton Avenue in Asheville, NC. You can reach the home at (828) 252-3535. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Groce Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Groce Funeral Home provides aquamation, funeral services, cremation, burial, green burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Groce Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Groce Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Groce Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Methodist, Baptist, Catholic, Episcopal families, among others.
How do families rate Groce Funeral Home?
Groce Funeral Home holds a 4.9-star rating across 35 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Groce Funeral Home apart
- Greater Asheville's only provider of Aquamation (alkaline hydrolysis) services.
- Nearly a century of continuous family operation since 1929.
- Multiple locations in Lake Julian (Arden), West Asheville, and East Asheville.
- Accredited by the Green Burial Council, offering specialized green burial options including biodegradable caskets and refrigeration for preservation without embalming.
- Support for the Asheville Butterfly Trail, allowing memorial donations for community beautification.
- Maintains a classic 1964 S&S Cadillac conversion funeral coach.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Green Burial
Cremation
- · Aquamation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Green Burial Council
- · North Carolina Funeral Directors Association
- · North Carolina State Board of Funeral Service
- · First Citizens Bank Funeral Services Advisory Board
- · West Asheville Business Association
- · Biltmore Masonic Lodge #446, AF & AM
- · Scottish Rite
- · Oasis Shrine
Specialties
- · Aquamation Services
- · Green Burial
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Methodist, Baptist, Catholic, Episcopal. Languages spoken at the home: English.
What families have said
Up to five Google reviews of Groce Funeral Home, shown as written. Reviews that mention veterans, military service, honors, a flag or a cemetery come first, then the highest-rated.
“The staff at Groce funeral home was very helpful in planning my father’s memorial service. They were very responsive to my questions and also very accommodating. They were quick to get things planned for the service while I was in another state. I can not thank them enough for their help during this difficult time.”
“Groce Funeral Home has been a well known business since I was a little girl. As an adult I have been to many services at Groce. Just recently I have worked with the staff for my Father and Aunt’s deaths. Everyone that I encountered were all very helpful and supportive, with all of my questions. They understood the importance of the communication for the details of my needs. They also keep in contact even months after the death of your loved ones. Just to make sure you are still important mentally and try to provide options to help you cope. I deeply appreciate all they have helped me and my family through during a very difficult time. I will continue to use them again when the time comes in the future.”
“Groce Funeral Home is a wonderful caring and compassionate service when dealing with a loss of a love one. Very caring of the family and friends. They take time to understand with compassion and guide you through the process of interment. They have been an excellent help and friend for several years and we have used there services for three family members.”
“In October my brother passed away unexpectedly, 97 days later my Mother also passed away. I worked with Rick at Patton Ave. Location for my Brother's service and Trey handled my Mother's service. Both gentlemen are professional and compassionate. They handled every detail exactly how they were asked to do. There were no surprises or uncertain moments. Both Trey and Rick made me feel that they sincerely cared about my family's loss and I will never forget their kindness to me. A few days ago they reached out to check on me which is unheard of this day and time! Thank you all very much for all you did to take care of not only my loved ones but, me as well!”
“Trey and Scott took care of our family with the kindest and most caring approach. Our whole experience with Groce has been amazing. We are lucky to have you all around caring for our community for generations.”
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.