Veteran services at James F. Webb Funeral Home
Veteran families in Meridian, MS can turn to James F. Webb Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include historic chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,965 for basic burial and $3,570 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $3,595. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, digital memorialization, veteran services, memorial service, graveside service, and direct cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include historic chapel.
Published pricing at James F. Webb Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,470. That places direct cremation roughly 74% above the Mississippi median ($1,995). 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 Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Newton in MS, about 22 miles from James F. Webb 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 385 funeral homes in Mississippi. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at James F. Webb Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,470. 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 F. Webb Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
James F. Webb Funeral Home is located at 2514 7th St. in Meridian, MS. You can reach the home at (601) 693-6521. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does James F. Webb Funeral Home offer veteran families?
James F. Webb Funeral Home provides traditional services, cremation services, digital memorialization, personalization, veteran services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does James F. Webb Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, James F. Webb Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does James F. Webb Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (various denominations, including Catholic implied by 'Rosary') families, among others.
What sets James F. Webb Funeral Home apart
- Manages and operates an on-site cemetery, Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, offering integrated funeral and burial/cremation services.
- Offers advanced digital memorialization through the Cumulus platform, allowing for interactive 3D memory clouds and mapping to real-world locations.
- Provides comprehensive veteran services, including assistance with VA benefits, military honors, and a Flag Retirement Program, and is veteran-operated.
- Partners with the HeartLight Center to offer extensive grief support, including groups, education, and resources.
- Operates from a historic "Funeral Home" style building in downtown Meridian, featuring classic parlors and a historic chapel.
- Commitment to pricing transparency with itemized lists and encourages open discussions with funeral arrangers to ensure families understand options and costs.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · HeartLight Center
Specialties
- · Veteran Operated
- · Digital Memorialization (Cumulus Platform)
- · Grief Support (HeartLight Center)
- · Flag Retirement Program
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian (various denominations, including Catholic implied by 'Rosary'). 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.