Veteran services at Hellum Funeral Home Inc
Hellum Funeral Home Inc in Murfreesboro, TN supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "J.C. Hellum Funeral Homes provides extensive support for veterans' benefits. They assist with establishing eligibility for military funeral honors, which are available to active duty members, Selected Reserve members, and former military members who served honorably. They also help families obtain the DD Form 214 or other discharge documents. The firm provides information on government-furnished headstones or markers for eligible veterans in any cemetery, and assists with applying for a United States flag to drape the casket or accompany the urn of a deceased veteran. They clarify eligibility for burial flags and provide guidance on proper display." Published pricing lists $3,850 for basic burial and $1,590 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremations, veterans benefits assistance, military funeral honors, and burial flag assistance. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Hellum Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $1,590. That places direct cremation roughly 15% below the Tennessee median ($1,865). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Nashville National Cemetery in TN, approximately 34 miles from Hellum Funeral Home Inc. Hellum Funeral Home Inc can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Tennessee has approximately 641 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Hellum Funeral Home Inc is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Hellum Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,590. 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 Hellum Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Hellum Funeral Home Inc is located at 611 South Highland Avenue in Murfreesboro, TN. You can reach the home at (615) 893-4323. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Hellum Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
Hellum Funeral Home Inc provides cremations, funeral services, pre-need arrangements, aftercare, obituary support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Hellum Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
J.C. Hellum Funeral Homes provides extensive support for veterans' benefits. They assist with establishing eligibility for military funeral honors, which are available to active duty members, Selected Reserve members, and former military members who served honorably. They also help families obtain the DD Form 214 or other discharge documents. The firm provides information on government-furnished headstones or markers for eligible veterans in any cemetery, and assists with applying for a United States flag to drape the casket or accompany the urn of a deceased veteran. They clarify eligibility for burial flags and provide guidance on proper display.
What sets Hellum Funeral Home Inc apart
- Family-owned and operated since 1934, spanning three generations of the Hellum family.
- Operates three locations across Lebanon, Murfreesboro, and Hartsville, Tennessee.
- Offers specialized services including domestic and international shipping.
- Provides comprehensive support for Veterans Benefits, including military funeral honors, headstones, and burial flags.
- Assists families with Social Security Benefits claims and eligibility.
- Offers extensive grief support resources, including specialized guidance for parents and children.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremations
- · Caskets, Vaults & Urns
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Homesteaders Life
Specializations
- · Veterans Benefits
- · Pre-Need Arrangements
- · Grief Support
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.