Veteran services at Lemley Funeral Home
For veterans in Oneonta, AL, Lemley Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and flag presentation. On-site amenities include chapel and covered family chapel parking area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,120 for basic burial and $1,850 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial services and cremation services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel and covered family chapel parking area.
Published pricing at Lemley Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,850. That places direct cremation roughly 1% below 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 59 miles from Lemley 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 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 Lemley Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,850. 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 Lemley Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Lemley Funeral Home is located at 6878 Second Ave. W in Oneonta, AL. You can reach the home at (205) 274-2323. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Lemley Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Lemley Funeral Home provides burial services, cremation services, pre-need options, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Lemley Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Lemley Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and flag presentation. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Lemley Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (Protestant), Christian (Catholic) families, among others.
What sets Lemley Funeral Home apart
- Over a century of continuous operation, established in 1916.
- Introduced Pope County's first motor-driven hearse in 1920.
- Provided the area's first ambulance service with a combination hearse and ambulance in 1927.
- Modern, purpose-built facility (completed 1998) with a flexible layout, including a chapel with indoor garage parking for immediate family, spacious visitation rooms, and conference rooms.
- Long-standing staff dedication, exemplified by Carl Rackley's 60+ years of service, focused on providing "service first and foremost."
- A+ Accreditation with the Better Business Bureau and membership in the National Funeral Directors Association.
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Better Business Bureau
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian (Protestant), Christian (Catholic). 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.