Veteran services at Hellum Funeral Home Inc
Hellum Funeral Home Inc in Murfreesboro, TN supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremations, veterans benefits assistance, military funeral honors, and burial flag assistance. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Hellum Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $1,590. That places direct cremation roughly 15% below the Tennessee median ($1,865). 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 Nashville National Cemetery in TN, about 34 miles from Hellum Funeral Home Inc. 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 641 funeral homes in Tennessee. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
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?
In its own description of its veteran services, Hellum Funeral Home Inc 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.
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.
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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.