Veteran services at Lea Funeral Home Inc
Lea Funeral Home Inc in Raleigh, NC supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel and crematory chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,395 for basic burial and $2,715 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: veteran services, burial, cremation, memorial service, urn burial, and casket burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel and crematory chapel.
Published pricing at Lea Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $2,715. That places direct cremation roughly 47% above the North Carolina median ($1,850). 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 Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery in NC, about 47 miles from Lea 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 845 funeral homes in North Carolina. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Lea Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,715. 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 Lea Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Lea Funeral Home Inc is located at 2500 Poole Road in Raleigh, NC. You can reach the home at (919) 231-1000. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Lea Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
Lea Funeral Home Inc provides obituary listings, grief support, general funeral services, veteran services, pre-need arrangements, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Lea Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Lea Funeral Home Inc mentions flag presentation and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Lea Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Lea Funeral Home Inc apart
- Family-owned and operated since 1980, with founder Rudy N. Lea, Sr. actively involved.
- Modern, state-of-the-art facilities including a dedicated Community Crematory Chapel and Lea Community Center.
- Specialization in handling state funerals for dignitaries, applying meticulous attention to detail to all services.
- Multilingual staff, with President Lucille T. Lea speaking French, Spanish, and German.
- Extensive community involvement, including voter assistance, holiday family adoptions, and a pioneering Candlelight Service of Remembrance.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Casket Burial
- · Burial Vault Selection
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Urn Burial
- · Urn Selection
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Raleigh Chamber of Commerce
- · North Carolina Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · State Funerals For Dignitaries
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English, French, Spanish, German.
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.