Veteran services at Joyner's Funeral Home Inc
Veteran families in Wilson, NC can turn to Joyner's Funeral Home Inc for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Joyner's Funeral Home arranges for flags and markers for military services, provided proper military discharge papers (DD214 form) are supplied. Flags can be draped on the casket or placed in a case beside it, with a complimentary flag case provided to all veteran families." Published pricing lists $5,695 for basic burial and $1,990 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, online memorials, and veteran services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Joyner's Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $1,990. That places direct cremation roughly 8% above the North Carolina median ($1,850). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in NC, approximately 26 miles from Joyner's Funeral Home Inc. Joyner's Funeral Home Inc can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
North Carolina has approximately 845 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Joyner's Funeral Home Inc is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Joyner's Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,990. 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 Joyner's Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Joyner's Funeral Home Inc is located at 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway West in Wilson, NC. You can reach the home at (252) 237-3197. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Joyner's Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
Joyner's Funeral Home Inc provides cremation, traditional services, monuments, vaults, caskets, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Joyner's Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Joyner's Funeral Home arranges for flags and markers for military services, provided proper military discharge papers (DD214 form) are supplied. Flags can be draped on the casket or placed in a case beside it, with a complimentary flag case provided to all veteran families.
Which faith traditions does Joyner's Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Presbyterian, Christian (general) families, among others.
What sets Joyner's Funeral Home Inc apart
- Multi-generational family ownership since 1920, providing over a century of service.
- On-site crematory, offering direct cremation services.
- Live streaming of funeral services on Facebook for remote attendees.
- Comprehensive grief support, including a year of daily emails and access to the GriefPlan Video Program by Dr. Jason Troyer.
- Pre-planning workshops and fixed-price advantage funeral plans to protect against inflation.
- Extensive range of support services, from online memorials and tribute videos to assistance with insurance filing and veteran benefits.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Grief Support
- · Pre-Planning
- · Veteran Information
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Presbyterian, Christian (general).
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow honors are coordinated
Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.
For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.