Veteran services at K.L. Brown Memory Chapel
For veterans in Anniston, AL, K.L. Brown Memory Chapel coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "K. L. Brown Funeral Home and Crematory is a veteran-owned and operated establishment. They offer specific Veteran Benefits services, acknowledging the unique needs of military families, and co-owner Craig Bodiford is a U.S. Air Force veteran who served in Operation Desert Storm." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,495 for basic burial and $2,770 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. A modest 14 Google reviews give the firm a 4.4-star average.
On-site facilities of note include chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Alabama National Cemetery in AL, approximately 75 miles from K.L. Brown Memory Chapel. K.L. Brown Memory Chapel can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
K.L. Brown Memory Chapel holds a 4.4-star rating from 14 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
Alabama has approximately 479 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. K.L. Brown Memory Chapel is among them.
Frequently asked questions
Does K.L. Brown Memory Chapel publish funeral prices?
K.L. Brown Memory Chapel has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — ask the home directly, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is K.L. Brown Memory Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
K.L. Brown Memory Chapel is located at 620 Golden Springs Road in Anniston, AL. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does K.L. Brown Memory Chapel offer veteran families?
K.L. Brown Memory Chapel provides cremation, grief support, pre-planning, funeral arrangements, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does K.L. Brown Memory Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
K. L. Brown Funeral Home and Crematory is a veteran-owned and operated establishment. They offer specific Veteran Benefits services, acknowledging the unique needs of military families, and co-owner Craig Bodiford is a U.S. Air Force veteran who served in Operation Desert Storm.
Which faith traditions does K.L. Brown Memory Chapel accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Catholic, Methodist families, among others.
How do families rate K.L. Brown Memory Chapel?
K.L. Brown Memory Chapel holds a 4.4-star rating across 14 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets K.L. Brown Memory Chapel apart
- Veteran-Owned & Operated
- On-site Crematory, ensuring loved ones' remains never leave their care
- Certified Therapy Dog (Quimby) for grief support
- Owners are Licensed Funeral Directors and Certified Crematory Operators
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Alabama Funeral Directors Association
- · Anniston Civitan Club
- · Boys and Girls Clubs of East Central Alabama
Specializations
- · Veteran Services
- · Therapy Dog Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Catholic, Methodist.
Branches of service supported
Based on the home's stated services and specializations, K.L. Brown Memory Chapel has documented experience supporting the following branches:
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used K.L. Brown Memory Chapel. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“Craig at KL Brown was so compassionate and kind when we were making arrangements for my Mom’s Service. We had dealt with another facility in Oxford almost exactly a year ago and the experience at KL Brown was so much more positive in every way. The facility is beautiful and Craig allowed us to rearrange furniture to meet our needs. There was no effort on Craig’s part to apply emotional pressure just to increase profits. He did not nickel and dime us. He enabled us to give our Mom the simple but dignified service she wanted. Craig understands how difficult it is to say goodbye to someone so loved and did everything to make it easier for us. Thank you, Craig.”
“Craig and the entire staff of KL Brown were wonderful to work with during a stressful time. Everyone was kind, compassionate, and caring. They provided exceptional service and made the process as easy as possible under difficult circumstances. Many thanks from the Temple family.”
“My father recently passed away in Huntsville, Alabama. We used K.L. Brown in Anniston since my father wanted his funeral service to be held at a church in Anniston. My father also wanted to be buried in his home town of Chattanooga Tennessee. (K.L. Brown had previously handled by sister's funeral/burial seamlessly.) K.L. Brown handled by father's transportation from Huntsville to Anniston for funeral and then Chattanooga for burial flawlessly. They provided options to us with no pressure applied to go with any specific options. We experienced issues with a local Chattanooga cemetery that my father's family had previously purchased a lot for him in. My father was a U.S. Army veteran, and K.L. Brown took care of all of the arrangements to have my father buried at Chattanooga National Cemetery (saving us ~$10K). They also coordinated to have a place for my mother (also an Army veteran) to be buried there in the future.. My experience with K.L. Brown for my father's funeral/burial was exceptional.”
“10 years later I am still grateful by the compassion and care I received from Craig and the staff of KL Brown after the death of my infant son. Their treatment of his remains and the care they took in the ceremony and transport made it possible to navigate the funeral and burial process at a time where I was consumed by grief.”
“The Murray family wishes to express our sincere appreciation for the patience, comfort and care with which Craig and KL Brown staff handled the funeral of our beloved mother. At such a time one needs an understanding and trusted hand to guide one through a most difficult time. Craig and his staff did so with unerring grace and dignity.”
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.