Veteran services at Hightower Funeral Home
Hightower Funeral Home serves veteran families in Bremen, GA with military funeral planning. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries. 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.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Hightower Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,795. That places direct cremation roughly 47% 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 48 miles from Hightower Funeral Home. 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 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?
Hightower Funeral Home assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
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
Affiliations and specialties
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
Specialties
- · Grief Recovery Method
- · GriefShare
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Methodist, Episcopal, Presbyterian, Catholic, Church of Christ.
Branches of service mentioned
Hightower Funeral Home's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.