Veteran services at Hunter Funeral Home Inc
Hunter Funeral Home Inc serves veteran families in Sparta, TN with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include large, open chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,050 for basic burial and $1,360 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burials, complete cremation services, memorial services, and burial insurance. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include large, open chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Chattanooga National Cemetery in TN, about 63 miles from Hunter Funeral Home Inc. 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
Does Hunter Funeral Home Inc publish funeral prices?
Hunter Funeral Home Inc has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (931) 836-3211 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Hunter Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Hunter Funeral Home Inc is located at 120 East Bockman Way in Sparta, TN. You can reach the home at (931) 836-3211. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Hunter Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
Hunter Funeral Home Inc provides traditional funerals, burials, complete cremation services, memorial services, celebration of life services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Hunter Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Hunter Funeral Home Inc mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Hunter Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian denominations, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Hunter Funeral Home Inc apart
- Five generations of continuous family ownership and operation since 1891.
- Over 133 years of service to the Sparta community.
- On-site cremation center (Cumberland Family Services) ensures loved ones remain in their care throughout the cremation process.
- Located in a historic building, originally a private residence built in 1900, which became the funeral home in 1940.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burials
- · Burial Insurance
Cremation
- · Complete Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Tennessee Independent Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · On-site Cremation Center
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian denominations, Catholic.
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.