Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, LLC

Veteran services at Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, LLC

Veteran families in Charlotte, NC can turn to Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, LLC for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service provides a United States flag to drape the casket or accompany the urn of a deceased veteran. They assist families in obtaining this flag and can help with arrangements for burial or inurnment in a Veteran's Cemetery, guiding them through the necessary documentation and options." Published pricing lists $5,465 for basic burial and $1,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Published pricing at Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, LLC: direct cremation from $1,995. 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 Salisbury National Cemetery Annex in NC, approximately 38 miles from Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, LLC. Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, LLC 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. Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, LLC is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, LLC cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,995. 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 Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, LLC located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, LLC is located at 1321 Berkeley Ave. in Charlotte, NC. You can reach the home at (704) 641-7606. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, LLC offer veteran families?

Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, LLC provides funeral service, cremation service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, LLC help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service provides a United States flag to drape the casket or accompany the urn of a deceased veteran. They assist families in obtaining this flag and can help with arrangements for burial or inurnment in a Veteran's Cemetery, guiding them through the necessary documentation and options.

Which faith traditions does Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, LLC accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Christian, Methodist, Baptist families, among others.

What sets Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, LLC apart

Privately and family-owned, offering fair pricing with significant savings over traditional funeral homes.
Flexible arrangement options, including at-home consultations or in their comfortable Dilworth office.
Exclusive care for loved ones in their own secure and state-of-the-art facility from the moment of notification.

Burial & cremation services

Cremation

· Cremation Service

On-site facilities

· Comfortable Office

· State-of-the-Art Facility

Affiliations & specializations

Specializations

· Fair Pricing
· Family Owned

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Christian, Methodist, Baptist.

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.

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How 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.