Veteran services at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home
Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home in Opelika, AL supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,140 for basic burial and $2,640 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: traditional burial, cremation, memorial service, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,640. That places direct cremation roughly 41% above the Alabama median ($1,870). 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 Fort Mitchell National Cemetery in AL, about 29 miles from Jeffcoat-Trant 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 479 funeral homes in Alabama. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,640. 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 Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home is located at 1500 Frederick Road in Opelika, AL. You can reach the home at (334) 749-8700. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home provides grief support, pre-planning, traditional burial, cremation, public viewing, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, All Religions families, among others.
What sets Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home apart
- 24/7 immediate assistance for families
- Personalized services tailored to family wishes and requirements
- Dedicated support for veterans, including military honors and benefit guidance
- Provision of daily grief support messages for one year post-service
- Facility includes a fully-appointed church-like chapel and private family rooms
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, All Religions.
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.