Veteran services at Jennings & Ayers Funeral Home
Jennings & Ayers Funeral Home, located in Murfreesboro, TN, assists those who served and their families. 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 parking space, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,005 for basic burial and $2,110 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services and veteran services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Jennings & Ayers Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,110. That places direct cremation roughly 13% above 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 Nashville National Cemetery in TN, about 34 miles from Jennings & Ayers 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 Jennings & Ayers Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,110. 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 Jennings & Ayers Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Jennings & Ayers Funeral Home is located at 820 South Church Street in Murfreesboro, TN. You can reach the home at (615) 893-2422. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Jennings & Ayers Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Jennings & Ayers Funeral Home provides traditional funeral, cremation services, preplanning, personalization, veteran services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Jennings & Ayers Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Jennings & Ayers 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.
What sets Jennings & Ayers Funeral Home apart
- Family-operated business with multiple generations of the Ayers family actively involved in daily operations and leadership, including licensed funeral directors and embalmers.
- Extensive history dating back to 1880, with deep roots in the Murfreesboro and Rutherford County communities.
- Offers monument sales in addition to traditional funeral and cremation services, providing a comprehensive memorialization solution.
- Provides a dedicated 'Honoring Veterans' service, acknowledging the specific needs of military families.
- Maintains an originally family-owned hearse, last used in 1915, as a historical artifact and testament to their long heritage.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · NFDA
- · Tennessee Funeral Directors Association
- · Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce
- · BBB Accredited
Specialties
- · Monument Sales
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.