Veteran services at Hartsell Funeral Home
Hartsell Funeral Home, located in Albemarle, NC, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,395 for basic burial and $3,840 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. On Google it averages 4.9 stars across 16 reviews.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, veterans services, pet cremation services, memorial marker ordering and installation, and memorial marker cleaning. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Hartsell Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,840. That places direct cremation roughly 108% above the North Carolina median ($1,850). 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 Salisbury National Cemetery Annex in NC, about 28 miles from Hartsell 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.
Hartsell Funeral Home has a 4.9-star rating from 16 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
What does a funeral at Hartsell Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,840. 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 Hartsell Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Hartsell Funeral Home is located at 522 North 2Nd Street in Albemarle, NC. You can reach the home at (704) 983-1188. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Hartsell Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Hartsell Funeral Home provides cremation, burial, veterans services, advanced planning, virtual streaming of chapel services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Hartsell Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Hartsell Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Hartsell Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Church of God, Wesleyan, Methodist families, among others.
How do families rate Hartsell Funeral Home?
Hartsell Funeral Home holds a 4.9-star rating across 16 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Hartsell Funeral Home apart
- Five-generation family ownership and operation, established in 1860.
- Ownership and maintenance of Norview Gardens Cemetery, offering burial plots, markers, and vaults.
- Specialization in post-mortem reconstructive surgery, with a focus on head trauma and facial restoration.
- Comprehensive pet cremation services.
- Virtual streaming of chapel services for remote attendees.
- Offers financing solutions for funeral costs.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Pet Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Pet Cremation Services
- · Post-mortem Reconstructive Surgery
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Church of God, Wesleyan, Methodist.
What families have said
Up to five Google reviews of Hartsell Funeral Home, shown as written. Reviews that mention veterans, military service, honors, a flag or a cemetery come first, then the highest-rated.
“Our family is incredibly grateful for the care we received from Hartsell Funeral Home, especially from Charlene. She treated us with such genuine compassion and made Donnie’s service truly special. Her attention to detail and the kindness she showed our family brought comfort during one of the hardest times of our lives. We deeply appreciate everything Charlene did and will gladly recommend Hartsell Funeral Home to anyone needing heartfelt, thoughtful care for their loved ones.”
“I had to arrange a service for a loved one from afar. From the very first call, I knew our family was in good hands. They took care of every details with professionalism and grace. They handled everything over the phone with me & considering the circumstances, it couldn’t have been better. Special thanks to Karen, Charlene, Aubrey & Pastor Don for their help 🙏🏼🕊️💙”
“I am planning my end of life plans so when its my time to leave this world my family wont have to deal with it . Went in for appt with Jeff Hartsell . Very professional , friendly and compassionate . He made sure it went smoothly and answered all my questions . Also Hartsell has taken care of all my family members that have passed . They are wonderful and caring . You cannot ask for better compassionate people than those at Hartsell funeral home whether its taking care of your deceased loved one or planning ahead of time for your own end of life . Thank you Mr. Jeff Hartsell for your help today . I appreciate it and the peace of my mind it gave me .”
“女 My Mother made her final journey on July 27,2025.The staff at Hartsell Funeral Home went above and beyond showing respect for my Mother and our family. I want to personally thank Daniel for the phenomenal job preparing my Mother for our first view. If on a scale of 1 to 10, I would give the entire staff a 10 for their professionalism.”
“I am so very fortunate to have had Coburn Hartsell and his team at Hartsell Funeral Home Midland,North Carolina. Coburn has gone far beyond what others have done in the past. His caring and kindness helped me through the loss of both parents and now my mother in law. I am forever grateful for him and his employees. Shout out to Aubrey, Diane , and Karen. I also love Mason Hartsell as I have watched him grow up to be a fine young man. Coburn I thank u from the bottom of my heart.”
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.