Veteran services at Little-Ward Funeral Home Inc
Little-Ward Funeral Home Inc in Commerce, GA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists $4,892 for basic burial and $1,787 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Little-Ward Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $1,787. That places direct cremation roughly 6% below the Georgia median ($1,895). 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 M.J. Dolly Cooper Veterans Cemetery in SC, about 54 miles from Little-Ward 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 780 funeral homes in Georgia. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Little-Ward Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,787. 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 Little-Ward Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Little-Ward Funeral Home Inc is located at 115 State Street in Commerce, GA. You can reach the home at (706) 335-3175. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Little-Ward Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
Little-Ward Funeral Home Inc provides pre-planning, grief support, monuments, life tributes, flower & gift sales, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Little-Ward Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Little-Ward Funeral Home Inc mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Little-Ward Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian families, among others.
What sets Little-Ward Funeral Home Inc apart
- Extensive online grief support including counseling, group sessions, and interactive videos available 24/7.
- Daily email affirmation program called "365 Daily Affirmations" for ongoing comfort and healing.
- On-site crematory (Northeast Georgia Crematory) established in 2006, with staff personally handling the cremation process.
- Facility described as a "one-of-a-kind place" with warm and comfortable offices.
On-site facilities
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian. 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.