Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home

Veteran services at Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home

For veterans in Greeneville, TN, Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "The funeral home assists veterans and their spouses with understanding eligibility for benefits and provides a wood flag case for VA issued veteran flags as part of their Signature Services." On-site amenities include chapel and reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,595 for basic burial and $1,440 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include burial, cremation, and memorial services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

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.

Published pricing at Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,440. That places direct cremation roughly 23% below the Tennessee median ($1,865). 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 Mountain Home National Cemetery in TN, approximately 29 miles from Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home. Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Tennessee has approximately 641 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What sets Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home apart

• Certified therapy dog, Rosie, a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, offers comfort to families.
• Certified Celebrant (Carol Hill) on staff to personalize services.
• Pre-Need Specialist (Dale Dunn) available for advance planning guidance.
• One of the largest facilities in central Ohio, featuring two large chapels and five family viewing areas.
• Included "Signature Services" at no additional charge: 50-picture video tribute, guest register book, memorial folders, thank you cards, wood flag case for VA issued veteran flags, picture record of all flower tributes, and online death notice with electronic messaging.
• Ability to host receptions and catering in a remodeled chapel and dedicated family area.

Military & veteran services offered

Burial & cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations & specializations

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Grace Brethren, Methodist, Presbyterian, Church of Christ, Vineyard.

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.