Heritage Funeral Homes & Crematory

Veteran services at Heritage Funeral Homes & Crematory

Veteran families in Chattanooga, TN can turn to Heritage Funeral Homes & Crematory for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include east brainerd chapel and battlefield parkway chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,645 for basic burial and $2,535 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, memorialization options, veteran funeral services, burial services, cremation with a memorial service, and traditional cremation with a funeral service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include east brainerd chapel and battlefield parkway chapel.

Published pricing at Heritage Funeral Homes & Crematory: direct cremation from $2,535. That places direct cremation roughly 36% above 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 Chattanooga National Cemetery in TN, about 7 miles from Heritage Funeral Homes & Crematory. 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 sets Heritage Funeral Homes & Crematory apart

• Offers a free weekly grief recovery class, "Journey of Hope," led by a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist.
• Managing Partner Curtis L. Ottinger is a Licensed Minister, Certified Life Celebrations Director, and Certified Celebrant, specializing in creating unique celebration services.
• Recognized as "Funeral Home of Choice- Best of the Best" in Chattanooga for 19 consecutive years.
• Staff members possess decades of experience, with some having over 40 years in the funeral profession.
• Strong emphasis on personalized funeral and cremation services to reflect each individual's life and wishes.
• Actively involved in the local community, supporting various causes, caregivers, veterans, first responders, clergy, hospices, and charities.

Military and veteran services listed

Burial and cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations and specialties

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Baptist, Presbyterian, Methodist, Catholic.

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.