Hightower Funeral Home

Veteran services at Hightower Funeral Home

Hightower Funeral Home serves veteran families in Bremen, GA with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Bryant Hightower's membership in the Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team (DMORT) and staff member Horry Johnson being a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War indicate an understanding and capability to serve veterans and their families." On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,450 for basic burial and $2,795 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

On-site facilities of note include on-site chapel. 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 Hightower Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,795. That places direct cremation roughly 47% 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 48 miles from Hightower Funeral Home. Hightower Funeral Home 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. Hightower Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Hightower Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,795. 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 Hightower Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Hightower Funeral Home is located at 318 Gordon Street in Bremen, GA. You can reach the home at (770) 537-2375. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Hightower Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Hightower Funeral Home provides meaningful ceremony, personalized funerals, grief support groups, 1-on-1 grief support, circle of friends support group, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Hightower Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Bryant Hightower's membership in the Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team (DMORT) and staff member Horry Johnson being a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War indicate an understanding and capability to serve veterans and their families.

Which faith traditions does Hightower Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Methodist, Episcopal, Presbyterian, Catholic families, among others.

What sets Hightower Funeral Home apart

Four generations of continuous Hightower family ownership and active daily involvement in operations.
Established 'Circle of Friends' widow support group since 1996, offering monthly gatherings, travel, and community volunteering.
Offers structured grief support programs including GriefShare seminars and The Grief Recovery Method support groups and 1-on-1 sessions, led by certified specialists.
Features Ruby, a Certified Therapy Dog and Grief Counselor, available for comfort during services and community visits.
Staff includes a member of the Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team (DMORT), indicating specialized capabilities for complex situations.

On-site facilities

· Family Care Centers

· On-site Chapel

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Georgia Funeral Directors Association
· Academy of Graduate Embalmers of Georgia
· National Funeral Directors Association
· Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team (DMORT)
· Independent Funeral Directors
· Associated Funeral Directors Service

Specializations

· Grief Recovery Method
· GriefShare

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Methodist, Episcopal, Presbyterian, Catholic, Church of Christ.

Branches of service supported

Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Hightower Funeral Home has documented experience supporting the following branches:

Army

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The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.

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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.