Veteran services at Love Funeral Home
Love Funeral Home, located in Dalton, GA, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,095 for basic burial and $2,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, veterans services, memorial service, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Love Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,995. That places direct cremation roughly 58% above 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 Chattanooga National Cemetery in TN, about 24 miles from Love 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 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 Love Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,995. 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 Love Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Love Funeral Home is located at 1402 North Thornton Ave. in Dalton, GA. You can reach the home at (706) 278-3313. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Love Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Love Funeral Home provides traditional services, cremation services, personalization, veterans services, memorial service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Love Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Love Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Love Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Presbyterian (PCA), Methodist, Non-Denominational Christian families, among others.
What sets Love Funeral Home apart
- Dalton's oldest family-owned funeral home, established in 1935.
- Fifth-generation family involvement in daily operations.
- Staff includes a licensed Master Cosmetologist for final care.
- Advanced Planning Director is also a licensed insurance agent and certified crematory operator.
- Bilingual staff member (English and Spanish) available to assist families.
- Chapel facilities include webcasting cameras for remote attendance.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
- · Grief Support
- · Pre-Planning
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Presbyterian (PCA), Methodist, Non-Denominational Christian. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.