Veteran services at Lowndes Funeral Home & Crematory
Lowndes Funeral Home & Crematory, located in Columbus, MS, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Lowndes Funeral Home & Crematory offers specialized services for military and veterans, including assistance with obtaining Military Funeral Honors, U.S. flags for caskets or urns, headstones and markers from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and Presidential Memorial Certificates. They also provide guidance on eligibility for burial and interment allowances for active duty personnel and partial reimbursements for non-service related deaths." On-site amenities include abundant parking and chapel (200 seating capacity), suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,550 for basic burial and $3,450 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $2,550. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include graveside services, burial entombment, memorial services, memorial tribute dvds, cremation services, and military funeral honors. 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 chapel (200 seating capacity). 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 Lowndes Funeral Home & Crematory: direct cremation from $2,975. That places direct cremation roughly 49% above the Mississippi median ($1,995). 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 Biloxi National Cemetery in MS, approximately 77 miles from Lowndes Funeral Home & Crematory. Lowndes Funeral Home & Crematory can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Mississippi has approximately 385 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Lowndes Funeral Home & Crematory is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Lowndes Funeral Home & Crematory cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,975. 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 Lowndes Funeral Home & Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Lowndes Funeral Home & Crematory is located at 1131 North Lehmberg Road in Columbus, MS. You can reach the home at (662) 328-1808. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Lowndes Funeral Home & Crematory offer veteran families?
Lowndes Funeral Home & Crematory provides traditional funeral services, viewing, visitation, funeral services, chapel services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Lowndes Funeral Home & Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Lowndes Funeral Home & Crematory offers specialized services for military and veterans, including assistance with obtaining Military Funeral Honors, U.S. flags for caskets or urns, headstones and markers from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and Presidential Memorial Certificates. They also provide guidance on eligibility for burial and interment allowances for active duty personnel and partial reimbursements for non-service related deaths.
Which faith traditions does Lowndes Funeral Home & Crematory accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Christian denominations families, among others.
What sets Lowndes Funeral Home & Crematory apart
- Lowndes County's only on-site crematory, ensuring continuous care for loved ones.
- Extensive facility expansions and a complete remodel in 2023, providing modern and welcoming spaces.
- Family-owned and operated since 1997, with multiple generations involved in daily operations.
- Comprehensive personalization options, including memory tables, custom caskets/urns, and live web streaming for chapel services.
- Specialized services for military and veterans, assisting with honors and benefits.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Services
Cremation
- · Urn Personalization
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
Specializations
- · Military & Veteran Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Christian denominations.
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.