Veteran services at Laird Funeral Home, Inc.
Laird Funeral Home, Inc., located in Natchez, MS, assists those who served and their families. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include laird funeral home chapel and spacious chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,490 for basic burial and $1,820 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Facilities on site include laird funeral home chapel and spacious chapel.
Published pricing at Laird Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,655. That places direct cremation roughly 33% above the Mississippi median ($1,995). 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 Natchez National Cemetery in MS, about 1 miles from Laird Funeral Home, Inc.. 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 385 funeral homes in Mississippi. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Laird Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,655. 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 Laird Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Laird Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 408 North Union St. in Natchez, MS. You can reach the home at (601) 442-3636. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Laird Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
Laird Funeral Home, Inc. provides funeral arrangements, memorial services, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Laird Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Laird Funeral Home, Inc. assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does Laird Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Laird Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Maintenance of a historical Victorian Era facade since 1959, blending heritage with modern amenities.
- Extensive grief support resources through the "Griefwords Online Library," curated by Dr. Alan Wolfelt and the Center for Loss and Life Transition.
- A team of highly experienced funeral directors, including R. H. "Dicky" Laird who continues a family tradition in the business, and John Quigley with over 40 years of service.
Military and veteran services listed
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Center for Loss and Life Transition
Specialties
- · Grief Support
- · Personalized Funerals
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian, Catholic.
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.