Veteran services at Holly Pond Funeral Home
Veteran families in Holly Pond, AL can turn to Holly Pond Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include on-site chapel and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,295 for basic burial and $1,395 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, veterans services, memorial service, graveside service, and permanent memorialization. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Holly Pond Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,395. That places direct cremation roughly 25% below the Alabama median ($1,870). 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 Alabama National Cemetery in AL, about 73 miles from Holly Pond 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 479 funeral homes in Alabama. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Holly Pond Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,395. 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 Holly Pond Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Holly Pond Funeral Home is located at 161 Brooklyn Rd. in Holly Pond, AL. You can reach the home at (256) 796-0333. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Holly Pond Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Holly Pond Funeral Home provides traditional services, cremation services, personalization services, veterans services, memorial service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Holly Pond Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Holly Pond Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Holly Pond Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Methodist families, among others.
What sets Holly Pond Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned and operated since 1998 by the Shedd family, with second-generation involvement.
- Offers comprehensive personalization options including tribute videos, custom music, artwork displays, and literary readings.
- Provides a year of weekly grief support emails and specialized resources for children experiencing grief.
- Assists with pre-planning arrangements, including flexible funding options and an online pre-planning form to ease family burden.
- Dedicated veterans' services to help families navigate benefits and arrange appropriate tributes.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Children & Grief
- · Funeral Etiquette
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Methodist. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.