Veteran services at Gross Funeral Home
For veterans in Hot Springs, AR, Gross Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include flexible chapel space, multiple chapels, and large-capacity chapel (up to 300), suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,495 for basic burial and $2,025 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: traditional burial, cremation, veterans planning, cremation remembrance jewelry, and private viewing before cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include flexible chapel space, multiple chapels, large-capacity chapel (up to 300), and reserved veteran parking.
Published pricing at Gross Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,025. That places direct cremation roughly 27% above the Arkansas median ($1,600). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery at North Little Rock in AR, about 53 miles from Gross 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.
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 does a funeral at Gross Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,025. 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 Gross Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Gross Funeral Home is located at 120 Wrights Street in Hot Springs, AR. You can reach the home at (501) 624-1244. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Gross Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Gross Funeral Home provides traditional burial, cremation, celebration of life, pre-planning, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Gross Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Gross Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Gross Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Jewish, Protestant, Hindu, Muslim families, among others.
What sets Gross Funeral Home apart
- North America's largest network of funeral, cremation, and cemetery providers, with over 1,900 locations.
- Offers a 100% Service Guarantee on all aspects of their services.
- Specializes in highly personalized celebrations of life, tailoring services to reflect individual passions, hobbies, and personalities.
- Extensive experience and capability in accommodating diverse religious and cultural funeral traditions, including Catholic, Jewish, Protestant, Hindu, Muslim, Black, Hispanic, Asian, and Buddhist customs.
- Provides dedicated programs for veterans and first responders, including no-cost services for eligible homeless veterans and fallen first responders.
- Offers comprehensive pre-planning options, allowing individuals to lock in current prices and transfer plans across their North American network.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
- · Home Delivery of Ashes
- · Mail Delivery of Ashes
- · Private Viewing Before Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Asian Funeral Traditions
- · Buddhist Funeral Traditions
- · Catholic Funeral Traditions
- · Hispanic Funeral Traditions
- · Qingming Festival
- · Hindu Funeral Traditions
- · Muslim Funeral Traditions
- · Christian Funeral Traditions
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Jewish, Protestant, Hindu, Muslim, Black (Cultural Traditions), Hispanic (Cultural Traditions), Asian (Cultural Traditions), Buddhist, Christian (General). Languages spoken at the home: English, Español, Français.
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.