Veteran services at Lea & Simmons Funeral Home
Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Lea & Simmons Funeral Group facilitates memorial services for veterans, as indicated by obituaries for individuals who served in the United States Army and in conflicts such as the Vietnam War, Desert Storm, Desert Shield, Bosnia, and Kosovo. The funeral home assists families in honoring their loved ones' military service." Published pricing lists $4,250 for basic burial and $1,345 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services and cemetery monuments. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include brownsville memorial gardens. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Lea & Simmons Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,345. That places direct cremation roughly 28% below the Tennessee median ($1,865). 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 West Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in TN, approximately 48 miles from Lea & Simmons Funeral Home. Lea & Simmons Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Tennessee has approximately 641 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Lea & Simmons Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Lea & Simmons Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,345. 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 & Simmons Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Lea & Simmons Funeral Home is located at 1280 South Dupree Avenue in Brownsville, TN. You can reach the home at (731) 772-8880. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Lea & Simmons Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Lea & Simmons Funeral Home provides immediate need, traditional services, cremation services, personalization, planning ahead, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Lea & Simmons Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Lea & Simmons Funeral Group facilitates memorial services for veterans, as indicated by obituaries for individuals who served in the United States Army and in conflicts such as the Vietnam War, Desert Storm, Desert Shield, Bosnia, and Kosovo. The funeral home assists families in honoring their loved ones' military service.
Which faith traditions does Lea & Simmons Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist (New Vision Baptist Church, Brownsville Baptist Church, Poplar Corner Baptist Church), Methodist (First United Methodist Church Brownsville), Episcopal (Christ Church Brownsville), Jewish (Temple Adas Israel Cemetery) families, among others.
What sets Lea & Simmons Funeral Home apart
- 100% locally owned and operated, with owners and staff deeply rooted in the Haywood and Crockett County communities.
- Dedicated Pet Loss Division offering burial and cremation services for animal companions.
- Comprehensive grief support resources including online memorials, tribute videos, and a year of daily grief support emails.
- On-site West Tennessee Crematory established in 2018 for direct cremation services.
- Offers a variety of cemetery monuments, including granite and bronze options, directly through the funeral group.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Tennessee Funeral Directors Association
- · The Brownsville Business Association
- · Chamber of Commerce
- · Haywood County Leadership Board of Trustees
- · Haywood County Election Commission
- · Carl Perkins Advisory Board of Directors
- · Haywood Park Hospital Board of Trustees
- · Rotary Club
Specializations
- · Pet Loss Division
- · Cemetery Monuments
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist (New Vision Baptist Church, Brownsville Baptist Church, Poplar Corner Baptist Church), Methodist (First United Methodist Church Brownsville), Episcopal (Christ Church Brownsville), Jewish (Temple Adas Israel Cemetery).
Branches of service supported
Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Lea & Simmons Funeral Home has documented experience supporting the following branches:
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.