Veteran services at J.C. Harwell & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Chapel
J.C. Harwell & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Chapel, located in Covington, GA, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. On-site amenities include large chapel (seats more than 200 individuals) and large open area (between front parlor and chapel), suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,300 for basic burial and $1,250 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial service, burial, cremation, veterans overview, veterans headstones, and veterans burial flags. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include large chapel (seats more than 200 individuals) and large open area (between front parlor and chapel).
Published pricing at J.C. Harwell & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Chapel: direct cremation from $1,250. That places direct cremation roughly 34% below the Georgia median ($1,895). 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 Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Milledgeville in GA, about 55 miles from J.C. Harwell & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Chapel. 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 780 funeral homes in Georgia. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at J.C. Harwell & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Chapel cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,250. 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 J.C. Harwell & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
J.C. Harwell & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Chapel is located at 2157 East St. SE in Covington, GA. You can reach the home at (770) 786-2524. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does J.C. Harwell & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Chapel offer veteran families?
J.C. Harwell & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Chapel provides funeral service, memorial service, burial, cremation, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does J.C. Harwell & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, J.C. Harwell & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Chapel mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does J.C. Harwell & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Chapel accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist, Episcopal families, among others.
What sets J.C. Harwell & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Chapel apart
- Operated by the Harwell family since 1893, offering over a century of continuous service.
- Located in a historic, remodeled family home near downtown Covington, retaining architectural charm with modern amenities.
- Features a rocking-chair front porch and an elegant entrance parlor with an original fireplace.
- Provides comprehensive support beyond funeral services, including grief resources, Veterans Services assistance, and Social Security benefits guidance.
- Offers pre-planning services to ensure wishes are met and to alleviate financial burdens on families.
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Religious traditions served: Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist, Episcopal. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.