Veteran services at Groce Funeral Home
For veterans in Asheville, NC, Groce Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Groce Funeral Home provides specialized services for veterans, including arranging classic military honors such as the playing of "Taps" and a flag presentation at burial. They also assist veterans and their families in navigating and securing the benefits they are entitled to." 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. Its Google profile shows a 4.9-star average over 35 reviews.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, burial, green burial, veterans services, memorial tree planting, and veterans benefits information. 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 on-site chapels. 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.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in NC, approximately 15 miles from Groce Funeral Home. Groce Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Groce Funeral Home holds a 4.9-star rating from 35 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. Groce Funeral Home is among them.
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 — 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?
Groce Funeral Home provides specialized services for veterans, including arranging classic military honors such as the playing of "Taps" and a flag presentation at burial. They also assist veterans and their families in navigating and securing the benefits they are entitled to.
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 & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Green Burial
Cremation
- · Aquamation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
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
Specializations
- · Aquamation Services
- · Green Burial
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Methodist, Baptist, Catholic, Episcopal. Languages spoken at the home: English.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Groce Funeral Home. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“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.”
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.