Veteran services at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home
For veterans in Florence, SC, Layton-Anderson Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation and government headstones. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,475 for basic burial and $1,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, veterans services, burial, and memorial services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,995. That places direct cremation roughly 11% above the South Carolina median ($1,795). 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 Florence National Cemetery Annex in SC, about 8 miles from Layton-Anderson 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
What does a funeral at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,995. 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 Layton-Anderson Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Layton-Anderson Funeral Home is located at 4210 West Palmetto Street in Florence, SC. You can reach the home at (843) 346-7322. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Layton-Anderson Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Layton-Anderson Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation, personalization, preplanning, grief assistance, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Layton-Anderson Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Layton-Anderson Funeral Home mentions flag presentation and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Layton-Anderson Funeral Home apart
- Extensive online resources for pre-planning, grief support (including daily messages and specific advice for children), and legal/financial guidance.
- Dedicated veteran services, including assistance with headstones and burial flags.
- Detailed FAQ section addressing common concerns about funeral processes and costs.
- A long-standing history in Florence County, operating since 1956, initially as Layton-Perry Funeral Home in Timmonsville before moving to Florence in 1997.
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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.