Veteran services at Lunsford Funeral Home
For veterans in Cuthbert, GA, Lunsford Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. On-site amenities include cuthbert chapel and curry chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,825 for basic burial and $2,370 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial services, veterans services, burial, cremation, casket, urn, burial vault, cemetery plot selection assistance, and grave opening and closing coordination. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include cuthbert chapel and curry chapel.
Published pricing at Lunsford Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,370. That places direct cremation roughly 25% 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 Fort Mitchell National Cemetery in AL, about 42 miles from Lunsford 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 Lunsford Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,370. 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 Lunsford Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Lunsford Funeral Home is located at 54 Court Street in Cuthbert, GA. You can reach the home at (229) 732-2148. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Lunsford Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Lunsford Funeral Home provides funeral services, memorial services, pre-arrangements, grief support, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Lunsford Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Lunsford Funeral Home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Lunsford Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Methodist, African Methodist Episcopal, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Lunsford Funeral Home apart
- Historical roots dating back to the early 1900s, originally operating as Gunn & Schaffer Hardware and Undertaking.
- Operates two distinct chapels: Cuthbert Chapel and Curry Chapel.
- Offers extensive online resources, including detailed FAQs on funeral planning, cremation options, and financial assistance.
- Provides a year of daily grief support messages via email.
- Specializes in Veterans Services, including assistance with headstones and burial flags.
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Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Methodist, African Methodist Episcopal, 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.