Veteran services at Hood Funeral Home & Crematory, LLC
Hood Funeral Home & Crematory, LLC in Crossville, TN supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Hood Funeral Home & Crematory, LLC provides assistance with Veteran Death Benefits, including completing all necessary paperwork to initiate the benefits process and following through to ensure benefits are secured in a timely manner." On-site amenities include well lit parking lot, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,870 for basic burial and $2,055 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation service, graveside services, and veteran death benefits assistance. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Hood Funeral Home & Crematory, LLC: direct cremation from $2,055. That places direct cremation roughly 10% above the Tennessee median ($1,865). 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 Knoxville National Cemetery in TN, approximately 60 miles from Hood Funeral Home & Crematory, LLC. Hood Funeral Home & Crematory, LLC can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Tennessee has approximately 641 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Hood Funeral Home & Crematory, LLC is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Hood Funeral Home & Crematory, LLC cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,055. 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 Hood Funeral Home & Crematory, LLC located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Hood Funeral Home & Crematory, LLC is located at 2371 Hwy. 127 S in Crossville, TN. You can reach the home at (931) 484-8437. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Hood Funeral Home & Crematory, LLC offer veteran families?
Hood Funeral Home & Crematory, LLC provides funeral services, cremation service, celebration of life dvd/video tribute, marker & monument service, pre-need planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Hood Funeral Home & Crematory, LLC help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Hood Funeral Home & Crematory, LLC provides assistance with Veteran Death Benefits, including completing all necessary paperwork to initiate the benefits process and following through to ensure benefits are secured in a timely manner.
Which faith traditions does Hood Funeral Home & Crematory, LLC accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Catholic, Lutheran, Church of God, Church of Christ families, among others.
What sets Hood Funeral Home & Crematory, LLC apart
- On-site crematory for direct cremation services.
- Garry Hood's extensive experience in funeral service since 1976.
- Assistance with Social Security and Veteran Death Benefits, including paperwork completion.
- Offers Celebration of Life DVD/Video Tributes for personalized remembrance.
- Provides Marker & Monument Service through Hood Monument Service.
- Facility features a well-lit parking lot and a covered drive-through entrance.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Service
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Tennessee Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Cremation Association of North America
- · CANA Certified Crematory Operators
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Catholic, Lutheran, Church of God, Church of Christ, Methodist, Presbyterian, Jehovah's Witness, Seventh-day Christian Assembly.
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow 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.