Veteran services at Humphreys County Funeral Home
Humphreys County Funeral Home, located in Waverly, TN, assists those who served and their families. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include on-site chapel and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,795 for basic burial and $1,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremations, memorials, and green burials. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Humphreys County Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,995. That places direct cremation roughly 7% above the Tennessee median ($1,865). 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 Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads in TN, about 39 miles from Humphreys County 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 641 funeral homes in Tennessee. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Humphreys County Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,995. 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 Humphreys County Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Humphreys County Funeral Home is located at 217 East Main Street in Waverly, TN. You can reach the home at (931) 296-5955. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Humphreys County Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Humphreys County Funeral Home provides traditional funerals, cremations, memorials, green burials, celebrations of life, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Humphreys County Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Humphreys County 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 Humphreys County Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Methodist, Church of Christ families, among others.
What sets Humphreys County Funeral Home apart
- Specialization in green burials, partnering with Larkspur Conservation for natural interment options.
- Fully ADA-accessible, single-level facilities with an on-site chapel and reception hall.
- Extensive online grief resources and a blog offering guidance for adults and children on understanding loss and memorialization.
- Emphasis on personalized services to reflect the unique life and legacy of each individual.
- Comprehensive preplanning options with flexible funding to ease future family burdens.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Green Burials
Cremation
- · Cremations
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Larkspur Conservation
Specialties
- · Green Burial
- · Personalized Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Methodist, Church of Christ. Languages spoken at the home: English.
Branches of service mentioned
Humphreys County 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.