Veteran services at Lancaster Funeral Home
For veterans in Lancaster, SC, Lancaster Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,800 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, memorial services, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Fort Jackson National Cemetery in SC, about 45 miles from Lancaster Funeral Home. 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 460 funeral homes in South Carolina. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
Does Lancaster Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Lancaster Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (803) 286-5000 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Lancaster Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Lancaster Funeral Home is located at 709 North White Street in Lancaster, SC. You can reach the home at (803) 286-5000. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Lancaster Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Lancaster Funeral Home provides immediate need, traditional services, cremation services, memorial services, ash scattering services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Lancaster Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Lancaster Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Lancaster Funeral Home apart
- Over 85 years of continuous family operation, established in 1940.
- 24/7 immediate assistance and support for families.
- Comprehensive online planning tools and resources, including pre-planning forms, checklists, and an obituary writer.
- Multi-generational family business with deep roots in the Lancaster, Indian Land, and Kershaw communities.
- Transparent communication regarding service options and planning steps.
- Dedicated staff including multiple licensed funeral directors and embalmers.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Ash Scattering Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Lancaster County Chamber of Commerce
- · South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (Licensing Agency)
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
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.