Veteran services at Humphreys County Funeral Home
Humphreys County Funeral Home, located in Waverly, TN, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "The funeral home assists with arrangements for veterans, as evidenced by services for individuals who served in the U.S. Air Force." 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.
Veteran-related services offered include cremations, memorials, and green burials. 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 on-site 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.
Published pricing at Humphreys County Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,995. That places direct cremation roughly 7% 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 Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads in TN, approximately 39 miles from Humphreys County Funeral Home. Humphreys County Funeral Home 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. Humphreys County Funeral Home is among them.
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?
The funeral home assists with arrangements for veterans, as evidenced by services for individuals who served in the U.S. Air Force.
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 & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Green Burials
Cremation
- · Cremations
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Larkspur Conservation
Specializations
- · Green Burial
- · Personalized Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Methodist, Church of Christ. Languages spoken at the home: English.
Branches of service supported
Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Humphreys County Funeral Home has documented experience supporting the following branches:
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.