Veteran services at Lee Funeral Home & Crematory
Lee Funeral Home & Crematory in Little River, SC supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Edmonds & Evans Funeral Homes specializes in honoring veterans, assisting families with the necessary paperwork (such as DD-214 discharge papers) and arrangements to ensure veterans receive appropriate recognition and benefits for their service." On-site amenities include portage chapel and chesterton chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,045 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Families have left over 261 Google reviews, settling at a 4.9-star average.
Veteran-related services offered include burial, cremation, traditional burial, and honoring veterans. 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 portage chapel and chesterton chapel. 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.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Florence National Cemetery Annex in SC, approximately 66 miles from Lee Funeral Home & Crematory. Lee Funeral Home & Crematory can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Lee Funeral Home & Crematory holds a 4.9-star rating from 261 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
South Carolina has approximately 460 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Lee Funeral Home & Crematory is among them.
Frequently asked questions
Does Lee Funeral Home & Crematory publish funeral prices?
Lee Funeral Home & Crematory has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (843) 390-2525, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Lee Funeral Home & Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Lee Funeral Home & Crematory is located at 11840 Highway 90 in Little River, SC. You can reach the home at (843) 390-2525. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Lee Funeral Home & Crematory offer veteran families?
Lee Funeral Home & Crematory provides burial, cremation, funeral services, traditional burial, honoring veterans, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Lee Funeral Home & Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Edmonds & Evans Funeral Homes specializes in honoring veterans, assisting families with the necessary paperwork (such as DD-214 discharge papers) and arrangements to ensure veterans receive appropriate recognition and benefits for their service.
Which faith traditions does Lee Funeral Home & Crematory accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Evangelical, Lutheran, United Church of Christ, Presbyterian Church USA families, among others.
How do families rate Lee Funeral Home & Crematory?
Lee Funeral Home & Crematory holds a 4.9-star rating across 261 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Lee Funeral Home & Crematory apart
- Third-generation funeral directors, with owner John A. Evans continuing a family legacy since 1939.
- Ownership and operation of Heritage Cemetery & Crematory, offering integrated funeral and disposition services.
- Staff includes specialized certifications such as Certified Pre-Need Counselors, Certified Cremation Specialists, and a Certified Funeral Celebrant.
- Two distinct chapel locations in Chesterton and Portage, Indiana, providing convenience for families across Porter County.
- Explicit specialization in honoring veterans, assisting families with specific arrangements and benefits.
- Comprehensive online planning tools, including a preplanning checklist and online pre-planning options.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specializations
- · Pre-Need Counseling
- · Funeral Celebrant Services
- · Cremation Specialist
- · Crematory Operations
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Evangelical, Lutheran, United Church of Christ, Presbyterian Church USA.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Lee Funeral Home & Crematory. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“Lee Funeral Home treated us with the utmost respect as we navigated the “business” of my father’s death. Bob took the time to explain to us the process of cremation and our options for burying the ashes or selecting an urn, and Lee Funeral Home had prepared my father’s body for private viewing since we were having a delayed memorial service in another state several weeks after his passing. In addition, because my father was a veteran, when we arrived at Lee, the flag in front of the building was at half mast with a plaque under it with the Marine Corps emblem and Dad’s name. It was a wonderful and thoughtful touch that meant a lot to us. I would not hesitate to recommend Lee Funeral Home because they will treat the loved one who has passed and their family with care and compassion.”
“My wife wife passed away and we had talked to Mr. Allen Lee in advance because we had a pre paid Trust Fund in NY ; when it occurred we sat down and he explained everything in detail with no hidden fees and he would bill the trust directly. My daughter said to me as we left, Mr. Lee and his staff was so compassionate and comforting in our time of grief. He delivered on all his promises. The service was handled so professional and friends and neighbors all remarked on how well everything was done.”
“The staff at Lee's funeral home were amazing. From the moment they arrived at the house after my mom passed to the funeral mass they were professional and comforting. Jessica was so compationate and guided us through all the arrangements for my mom. Mr. Lee handled all the details of the funeral mass to make it less stressful for my family and the perfect tribute to my mother.”
“At a time when things can be very difficult, Lee Funeral Home made things very easy. Everyone was very kind and courteous. They thought about every detail, leaving us with no questions to ask. We are grateful for their attention to detail and concern for our comfort and well being.”
“I would like to thank Lee funeral home for taking the time with my husband and I to take care of are needs. A special thank you to Jessica she made the process so easy and very professional to talk with. I highly recommend Jessica and Lee funeral home. Thank you Jessica again for making this process so easy.”
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.