Veteran services at Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors
Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors in Albany, GA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors lists 'Veteran's Services' as one of their offerings." Published pricing lists $3,472 for basic burial and $3,196 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors: direct cremation from $3,196. That places direct cremation roughly 69% above the Georgia median ($1,895). 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 Fort Mitchell National Cemetery in AL, approximately 72 miles from Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors. Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Georgia has approximately 780 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,196. 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 Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors is located at 1503 Dawson Road in Albany, GA. You can reach the home at (229) 883-4152. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors offer veteran families?
Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors provides honoring life, grief support, planning ahead, online pre-planning, immediate at-need, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors lists 'Veteran's Services' as one of their offerings.
Which faith traditions does Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (General), Catholic, Methodist, Baptist families, among others.
What sets Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors apart
- Facility designed to be unlike a traditional funeral home or cemetery, offering a unique and comfortable environment.
- Extensive online grief support resources, including online counseling services, interactive videos, and a program for 365 daily email affirmations.
- Affiliation with Crown Hill Cemetery, offering integrated funeral and memorial property services.
- Installation of the first crematory retort in Albany and southwest Georgia in 1985.
- Long history of service in Albany, established in 1880.
Military & veteran services offered
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Crown Hill Cemetery
Specializations
- · Veteran services
- · Cremation options (niches, mausoleums, urn gardens)
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian (General), Catholic, Methodist, Baptist. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.