Veteran services at James A. Dyal Funeral Home
James A. Dyal Funeral Home serves veteran families in Summerville, SC with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Published pricing lists $6,095 for basic burial and $3,595 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Google shows 4.9 stars from 166 reviews.
Published pricing at James A. Dyal Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,595. That places direct cremation roughly 100% above the South Carolina median ($1,795). 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 Beaufort National Cemetery in SC, about 49 miles from James A. Dyal 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.
James A. Dyal Funeral Home has a 4.9-star rating from 166 Google reviews.
We list about 460 funeral homes in South Carolina. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at James A. Dyal Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,595. 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 James A. Dyal Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
James A. Dyal Funeral Home is located at 303 South Main St. in Summerville, SC. You can reach the home at (843) 873-4040. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does James A. Dyal Funeral Home offer veteran families?
James A. Dyal Funeral Home provides honoring life, planning ahead, grief support, interactive aftercare, 365 daily affirmations, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does James A. Dyal Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, James A. Dyal Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does James A. Dyal Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Catholic, Pentecostal Holiness, Presbyterian families, among others.
How do families rate James A. Dyal Funeral Home?
James A. Dyal Funeral Home holds a 4.9-star rating across 166 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets James A. Dyal Funeral Home apart
- Unique facility design for a distinct funeral service experience
- Extensive online grief support, including interactive videos and 365 daily affirmation emails
- Specialized veteran services, assisting with benefit applications, military honors, and coordination with national cemeteries
Military and veteran services listed
On-site facilities
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Catholic, Pentecostal Holiness, Presbyterian.
What families have said
Up to five Google reviews of James A. Dyal Funeral Home, shown as written. Reviews that mention veterans, military service, honors, a flag or a cemetery come first, then the highest-rated.
“I highly recommend James A. Dyal Funeral Home. I could not have asked for better people and better service during this most difficult time. They took care of every detail, very compassionate and attentive. Everything was handled with dignity and grace.”
“We are so grateful to James A. Dial Funeral Home for the exceptional care and compassion they showed our family during the loss of my mother-in-law. From our first call to the final moments of the service, every member of the team treated us with respect, kindness, and professionalism. They guided us through every step with calm and clarity, taking time to understand what we wanted and honoring our wishes with thoughtfulness and grace. The service was beautiful—dignified, heartfelt, and exactly what she would have wanted. Their attention to detail and the warmth they extended made a very difficult time feel a little more bearable. Thank you to everyone at James A. Dial for helping us celebrate her life so meaningfully. Your care will always be remembered.”
“Prompt, caring response from all staff members during such a difficult and emotional time. Each step of the process was handled with dignity and the utmost of care and concern. Hayden provided excellent care and compassion and did an excellent job compiling the video. I have received so many compliments on the video. Appreciate the follow up text messages throughout this past year.”
“James A Dyal funeral home in Summerville, SC took care of my grandfather back in 1978. They took care of my father in 2015 and this past June 14th, they took care of my mama.. in a time when there’s turmoil and you can’t think straight, everyone at James A Dyal funeral home was so caring and compassionate. They knew what I needed before I even knew what I needed. They helped me through some of the hardest times in my life and I will be forever grateful for the kind, compassionate caring treatment that they gave me and my family. I wouldn’t put my loved ones in any other hands, but James A Dyal funeral home… and when it’s my time to go, I’ve already told my family and it’s in my will that that’s where I will go to be taken care of when I die….because They treated my mom like she was their their mama and my dad was treated like their dad, and my grandfather was treated by Dyal as if he was their grandfather. thank you James A Dyal funeral home family. I can’t say enough good things about this company and the people who work there.”
“My experience with Dyal Funeral Home was a group of kind people trying their best to make this difficult experience less painful. They offered to help with any problems I had and were sincere and caring.”
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.