Veteran services at Heritage Funeral & Cremation Service
Veteran families in Matthews, NC can turn to Heritage Funeral & Cremation Service for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include weddington chapel and ballantyne chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,695 for basic burial and $1,510 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. It has a 5.0 rating from 209 reviews on Google.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, veteran funeral services, permanent memorialization, and direct cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include weddington chapel and ballantyne chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Salisbury National Cemetery Annex in NC, about 45 miles from Heritage Funeral & Cremation Service. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Heritage Funeral & Cremation Service has a 5.0-star rating from 209 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
Does Heritage Funeral & Cremation Service publish funeral prices?
Heritage Funeral & Cremation Service has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (704) 846-7914 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Heritage Funeral & Cremation Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Heritage Funeral & Cremation Service is located at 3700 Forest Lawn Drive in Matthews, NC. You can reach the home at (704) 846-7914. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Heritage Funeral & Cremation Service offer veteran families?
Heritage Funeral & Cremation Service provides funeral services, cremation services, immediate need, pre-planning services, live stream, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Heritage Funeral & Cremation Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Heritage Funeral & Cremation Service mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Heritage Funeral & Cremation Service accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian denominations (various), Baha'i, Messianic Jewish families, among others.
How do families rate Heritage Funeral & Cremation Service?
Heritage Funeral & Cremation Service holds a 5.0-star rating across 209 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Heritage Funeral & Cremation Service apart
- Operates its own state-of-the-art crematory with a private family viewing room, ensuring continuous care for loved ones.
- Offers specialized services for veterans and first responders.
- Provides a Spanish Funeral Assistant to support Spanish-speaking families.
- Features three distinct chapel locations (Weddington, Ballantyne, Indian Trail) and an intimate chapel option for personalized services.
- Actively involved in the community, collaborating with local caregivers, clergy, hospices, and charities, and encouraging employee volunteerism.
- Offers live stream services for ceremonies, accommodating distant family and friends.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veteran Funeral Services
- · First Responders
- · Spanish-Speaking Families
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian denominations (various), Baha'i, Messianic Jewish. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
What families have said
Up to five Google reviews of Heritage Funeral & Cremation Service, shown as written. Reviews that mention veterans, military service, honors, a flag or a cemetery come first, then the highest-rated.
“We simply cannot say enough good things about working with the team at Heritage Weddington Chapel. They did my dad‘s service eight years ago, and helped us this weekend with my mom’s. And of course, we were navigating a winter storm disaster. We never felt rushed, we always felt cared for, and Karen thought of things that we needed before we even knew we needed them. Unconditionally recommend!”
“Absolutely can not say enough good about Karen Reardon and the services that she provided for us at Heritage Funeral Home. Karen took care of everything. She made great recommendations to help us along the way and was patient and understanding. She handled details that were over whelming to us and we truly felt we were being well taken care of through out the entire process. The funeral home itself is beautiful and was a warm and welcoming environment for our family and loved ones.”
“Karen was fantastic to work with from beginning to end. She was helpful and caring and answered our hundreds of questions! Karen made the whole process less stressful and she helped us find options for what was best for our family and our needs. Would highly recommend her and this funeral home.”
“Heritage was so helpful and supportive during the most difficult time in our lives. Karen, Katherine, Dina, and the entire Heritage team guided us through the process and helped us handle all unexpected complications so that we could focus on mourning. They ensured that the visitation, funeral, and interment were beautiful and meaningful and gave us the opportunity to say goodbye in a way that meant so much to me and my family.”
“I had a wonderful experience with Karen and Catherine at Heritage in Weddington. Not only did she take care of everything but she calmed my anxiety in the process. She has a lot of experience the big heart to serve. Thank you Karen and Catherine!”
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.