Henderson & Sons Funeral Homes

Veteran services at Henderson & Sons Funeral Homes

Henderson & Sons Funeral Homes, located in Rome, GA, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Henderson & Sons Funeral Home provides specialized Veterans Services, offering information and assistance to families regarding funeral and burial benefits for military personnel." 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.

Veteran-related services offered include burial, cremation, graveside service, and veteran services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

On-site facilities of note include south chapel, north chapel and crematory, oaknoll chapel, and rome memorial park, south. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.

Published pricing at Henderson & Sons Funeral Homes: direct cremation from $2,350. That places direct cremation roughly 24% above the Georgia median ($1,895). 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 Georgia National Cemetery in GA, approximately 35 miles from Henderson & Sons Funeral Homes. Henderson & Sons Funeral Homes can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Georgia has approximately 780 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Henderson & Sons Funeral Homes is among them.

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?

Henderson & Sons Funeral Home provides specialized Veterans Services, offering information and assistance to families regarding funeral and burial benefits for military personnel.

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.

Military & veteran services offered

★Veteran Services

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial
· Graveside Service

Cremation

· Cremation

On-site facilities

· South Chapel

· North Chapel and Crematory

· Oaknoll Chapel

· Rome Memorial Park, South

· Reception Rooms

Affiliations & specializations

Specializations

· Veteran Services

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.

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How 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.