Veteran services at Humphrey Funeral Service, Inc.
Humphrey Funeral Service, Inc. in Russellville, AR supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Humphrey Funeral Service offers a dedicated "Field of Honor" within their Center Valley Memorial Gardens for qualified veterans and their spouses, featuring white marble markers similar to those in national cemeteries. They are also affiliated with the Hershel “Woody” Williams Foundation." On-site amenities include chapel of light and main chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,895 for basic burial and $1,595 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include traditional burial, memorial service, cremation, burial, green burial, and military funeral honors. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include center valley memorial gardens, chapel of light, and main 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.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery at North Little Rock in AR, approximately 60 miles from Humphrey Funeral Service, Inc.. Humphrey Funeral Service, Inc. can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Arkansas has approximately 385 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Humphrey Funeral Service, Inc. is among them.
Frequently asked questions
Does Humphrey Funeral Service, Inc. publish funeral prices?
Humphrey Funeral Service, Inc. has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (479) 968-7996, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Humphrey Funeral Service, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Humphrey Funeral Service, Inc. is located at 2801 West Main Street in Russellville, AR. You can reach the home at (479) 968-7996. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Humphrey Funeral Service, Inc. offer veteran families?
Humphrey Funeral Service, Inc. provides traditional burial, memorial service, funeral service, cremation, burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Humphrey Funeral Service, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Humphrey Funeral Service offers a dedicated "Field of Honor" within their Center Valley Memorial Gardens for qualified veterans and their spouses, featuring white marble markers similar to those in national cemeteries. They are also affiliated with the Hershel “Woody” Williams Foundation.
Which faith traditions does Humphrey Funeral Service, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Church of Christ, Assembly of God, Baptist, New Life Church (non-denominational/Pentecostal), Episcopal families, among others.
What sets Humphrey Funeral Service, Inc. apart
- The J. Herman Humphrey Dignity Cremation Center features a 600-square-foot private chapel for committal services prior to cremation, described as unique in the River Valley region.
- Center Valley Memorial Gardens is a 35-acre perpetual care cemetery owned and operated by Humphrey Funeral Service, featuring a "Field of Honor" for eligible veterans and their spouses with national cemetery-style markers.
- Center Valley Memorial Gardens includes a nature trail alongside Baker's Creek and a fishing pond, providing a natural setting for remembrance.
- The facility includes the Kate Humphrey Dining Room for family gatherings and catered meals.
- Offers digital obituaries allowing for online photo sharing, memories, and flower arrangements.
- Provides green burial options within Center Valley Memorial Gardens.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
- · Burial
- · Green Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Arkansas Burial Association
Specializations
- · Veterans Services
- · Green Burial
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Church of Christ, Assembly of God, Baptist, New Life Church (non-denominational/Pentecostal), Episcopal. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.