Veteran services at Kyker Funeral Homes, Sweetwater
Veteran families in Sweetwater, TN can turn to Kyker Funeral Homes, Sweetwater for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include sweetwater chapel, kingston chapel, and harriman chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,365 for basic burial and $2,595 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Facilities on site include sweetwater chapel, kingston chapel, harriman chapel, and sweetwater memory chapel.
Published pricing at Kyker Funeral Homes, Sweetwater: direct cremation from $2,595. That places direct cremation roughly 39% above the Tennessee median ($1,865). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Knoxville National Cemetery in TN, about 40 miles from Kyker Funeral Homes, Sweetwater. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
We list about 641 funeral homes in Tennessee. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Kyker Funeral Homes, Sweetwater cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,595. 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 Kyker Funeral Homes, Sweetwater located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Kyker Funeral Homes, Sweetwater is located at 113 West North St. in Sweetwater, TN. You can reach the home at (423) 337-5033. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Kyker Funeral Homes, Sweetwater offer veteran families?
Kyker Funeral Homes, Sweetwater provides honoring life, planning ahead, grief & healing, online counseling services, group grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Kyker Funeral Homes, Sweetwater help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Kyker Funeral Homes, Sweetwater mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Kyker Funeral Homes, Sweetwater accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Presbyterian, Baptist, United Church of Christ, Catholic, Methodist families, among others.
What sets Kyker Funeral Homes, Sweetwater apart
- Extensive online grief support services, including counseling, group support, interactive videos, and daily email affirmations.
- Comprehensive online pre-planning tools and checklists for advance funeral arrangements.
- Multiple chapel locations across Sweetwater, Kingston, and Harriman, Tennessee.
Military and veteran services listed
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Traditional Funerals
- · Cremation Services
- · Memorial Services
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Presbyterian, Baptist, United Church of Christ, Catholic, Methodist.
How to request military funeral honors
By law (10 U.S.C. § 1491), an eligible veteran's funeral can include, on request, an honors detail of at least two service members who fold and present the U.S. flag to the family and play Taps. The funeral director usually makes the request and will need the veteran's DD214 or other discharge papers.
VA suggests asking at least 48 to 72 hours before the service. More on what honors include and how to request them.