Veteran services at Hunter Funeral Home
For veterans in Watertown, TN, Hunter Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include on-site chapel and reception space, 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: memorial services, graveside ceremonies, basic cremation options, and full service cremation options. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Hunter Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,360. That places direct cremation roughly 27% below 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 Chattanooga National Cemetery in TN, about 62 miles from Hunter 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 Hunter Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,360. 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 Hunter Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Hunter Funeral Home is located at 208 West Main Street in Watertown, TN. You can reach the home at (615) 237-9318. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Hunter Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Hunter Funeral Home provides traditional funerals, memorial services, graveside ceremonies, basic cremation options, full service cremation options, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Hunter Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Hunter 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 Hunter Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Presbyterian, Methodist, Church of Christ, Nazarene families, among others.
What sets Hunter Funeral Home apart
- A long-standing family legacy, with origins dating back to 1924 and continuous family ownership by the Hunters since 1984.
- Staff members with notable academic achievements, such as Jackson Nave Hunter, who was valedictorian of his mortuary science class.
- Staff expertise and unique interests, exemplified by Jeremy D. Ledford's involvement with the Professional Car Society and his collection of vintage hearses.
- Comprehensive grief support resources provided through an affiliation with the Center for Loss and Life Transition, featuring articles by Dr. Alan Wolfelt.
- Emphasis on preplanning services to provide peace of mind, ensure personal choices, and offer potential cost benefits.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Ceremonies
Cremation
- · Basic Cremation Options
- · Full Service Cremation Options
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Center for Loss and Life Transition
- · Professional Car Society
- · Professional Cars International
Specialties
- · Cremation services
- · Burial services
- · Direct cremation
- · Memorial only service
- · Pre-planning services
- · Green burial
- · Ground burial services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Presbyterian, Methodist, Church of Christ, Nazarene, Christian.
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.