Veteran services at Lavender's Funeral Service
Lavender's Funeral Service serves veteran families in Aliceville, AL with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,925 for basic burial and a quoted rate for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial insurance, complete cemetery needs, burial plots, direct cremations, memorial services, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Lavender's Funeral Service: direct cremation from $2,550. That places direct cremation roughly 36% above the Alabama median ($1,870). 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 Alabama National Cemetery in AL, about 76 miles from Lavender's Funeral Service. 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 479 funeral homes in Alabama. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Lavender's Funeral Service cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,550. 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 Lavender's Funeral Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Lavender's Funeral Service is located at 11233 Hwy. 17 S in Aliceville, AL. You can reach the home at (205) 373-2420. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Lavender's Funeral Service offer veteran families?
Lavender's Funeral Service provides affordable services, pre-need arrangements, at-need arrangements, burial insurance, life insurance, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Lavender's Funeral Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Lavender's Funeral Service mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Lavender's Funeral Service accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Church of Christ, Pentecostal families, among others.
What sets Lavender's Funeral Service apart
- Third-generation family ownership with multiple licensed funeral directors and embalmers, including a Certified Funeral Service Professional (CFSP) distinction.
- On-site flower shop and custom graphics department.
- Extensive support for veterans' benefits and Social Security benefits assistance.
- Comprehensive educational resources on funeral etiquette, grief support, and talking to children about loss.
- A large staff of 30 professionals, including attendants, chauffeurs, ushers, livery personnel, funeral directors, and embalmers.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Insurance
- · Burial Plots
Cremation
- · Urns
- · Direct Cremations
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · State of Alabama Funeral Directors & Morticians Association
- · National Funeral Directors & Morticians Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Academy of Funeral Service Practice
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Church of Christ, Pentecostal. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.