Veteran services at Henderson & Sons Funeral Homes
Henderson & Sons Funeral Homes, located in Rome, GA, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include south chapel, north chapel and crematory, and oaknoll chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,700 for basic burial and $2,350 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial, cremation, graveside service, and veteran services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include south chapel, north chapel and crematory, oaknoll chapel, and rome memorial park, south.
Published pricing at Henderson & Sons Funeral Homes: direct cremation from $2,350. That places direct cremation roughly 24% above the Georgia median ($1,895). 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 Georgia National Cemetery in GA, about 35 miles from Henderson & Sons Funeral Homes. 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 780 funeral homes in Georgia. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Henderson & Sons Funeral Homes cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,350. 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 Henderson & Sons Funeral Homes located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Henderson & Sons Funeral Homes is located at 3002 Maple Rd. in Rome, GA. You can reach the home at (706) 234-5302. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Henderson & Sons Funeral Homes offer veteran families?
Henderson & Sons Funeral Homes provides burial, cremation, funeral service, visitation, funeral procession, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Henderson & Sons Funeral Homes help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Henderson & Sons Funeral Homes mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Henderson & Sons Funeral Homes apart
- Ownership and operation of Rome Memorial Park, South, offering integrated burial and cremation memorialization options, including traditional in-ground spaces, garden mausoleum crypts, and a 'Sanctuary of Memories' for cremated remains.
- A stated philosophy emphasizing the psychological and communal benefits of funeral rituals, detailing how services aid in acknowledging loss, fostering support, and facilitating the grief journey.
- Multiple chapel locations (South, North, Oaknoll) and an on-site crematory, providing diverse facility options for families.
- A focus on the 'Henderson Difference' in care, delivered by licensed funeral directors who provide individualized attention to align arrangements with unique family requests and traditions.
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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.