Veteran services at Laughlin Service Funeral Home
Laughlin Service Funeral Home serves veteran families in Huntsville, AL with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Laughlin Service Funeral Home explicitly offers services dedicated to "Honoring Veterans." This includes assistance with government-related claims and honors, and coordination of services to recognize military service." Published pricing lists $6,045 for basic burial and $2,595 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, honoring veterans, and annual memorial service. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Laughlin Service Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,595. That places direct cremation roughly 39% above the Alabama median ($1,870). 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 Chattanooga National Cemetery in TN, approximately 78 miles from Laughlin Service Funeral Home. Laughlin Service Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Alabama has approximately 479 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Laughlin Service Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Laughlin Service Funeral Home 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 Laughlin Service Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Laughlin Service Funeral Home is located at 2320 Bob Wallace Avenue Southwest in Huntsville, AL. You can reach the home at (256) 534-2471. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Laughlin Service Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Laughlin Service Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation, advanced funeral planning, honoring veterans, lt fingerprint keepsakes, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Laughlin Service Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Laughlin Service Funeral Home explicitly offers services dedicated to "Honoring Veterans." This includes assistance with government-related claims and honors, and coordination of services to recognize military service.
What sets Laughlin Service Funeral Home apart
- Over 150 years of continuous operation, established in 1868, making it the oldest business in Madison County.
- Fourth-generation family ownership and involvement, demonstrating a long-term commitment to the community.
- Staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for immediate needs.
- Arrangement conferences and pre-planning appointments available seven days a week.
- Specialization in "Honoring Veterans" services.
- Offers "Premier Vault Service" and an on-site crematory manager who is a licensed cremationist.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Alabama Funeral Directors Association
Specializations
- · Honoring Veterans
- · Premier Vault Service
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.