Veteran services at Holland Funeral Directors
Veteran families in Tupelo, MS can turn to Holland Funeral Directors for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include tupelo chapel, okolona chapel, and sadie holland memorial chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,395 for basic burial and $1,895 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial service, burial, cremation, veteran services, grave markers, and memorials. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include tupelo chapel, okolona chapel, and sadie holland memorial chapel.
Published pricing at Holland Funeral Directors: direct cremation from $1,895. That places direct cremation roughly 5% below the Mississippi median ($1,995). 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 Corinth National Cemetery in MS, about 49 miles from Holland Funeral Directors. 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 385 funeral homes in Mississippi. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Holland Funeral Directors cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,895. 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 Holland Funeral Directors located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Holland Funeral Directors is located at 5281 Cliff Gookin Boulevard in Tupelo, MS. You can reach the home at (662) 840-5000. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Holland Funeral Directors offer veteran families?
Holland Funeral Directors provides funeral service, memorial service, burial, cremation, veteran services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Holland Funeral Directors help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Holland Funeral Directors mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Holland Funeral Directors accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian denominations (Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist, etc.), All faiths (as stated by their commitment to accommodate all religious backgrounds and creeds) families, among others.
What sets Holland Funeral Directors apart
- On-site, state-of-the-art crematory with five licensed cremationists, including specialized pet cremation services.
- Unique facility conversions: Tupelo chapel from a former nightclub and Okolona chapel from a former grocery store.
- Owners Steve and Sadie Holland's extensive experience (Steve with over 50 years in funeral service) and deep community roots, including Steve's long-standing legislative career and involvement in local boards like Sanctuary Hospice House.
- Explicit commitment to offering prices lower than most competitors while providing maximum service.
- A stated philosophy of being "people-oriented" and "up close and personal," focusing on guidance and support rather than sales.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
- · Mississippi Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Pet Services
- · Grave Markers
- · Memorials
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian denominations (Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist, etc.), All faiths (as stated by their commitment to accommodate all religious backgrounds and creeds).
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.