Veteran services at M.L. Ford & Sons Funeral Home
Veteran families in Clover, SC can turn to M.L. Ford & Sons Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapels, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,395 for basic burial and $1,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: veterans services, memorial services, earth burial, and cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapels.
Published pricing at M.L. Ford & Sons Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,995. That places direct cremation roughly 11% above the South Carolina median ($1,795). 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 Salisbury National Cemetery Annex in NC, about 57 miles from M.L. Ford & Sons 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 460 funeral homes in South Carolina. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at M.L. Ford & Sons Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,995. 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 M.L. Ford & Sons Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
M.L. Ford & Sons Funeral Home is located at 209 North Main St. in Clover, SC. You can reach the home at (803) 222-9001. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does M.L. Ford & Sons Funeral Home offer veteran families?
M.L. Ford & Sons Funeral Home provides pre-planning, veterans services, grief support, funeral services, visitation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does M.L. Ford & Sons Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, M.L. Ford & Sons Funeral Home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets M.L. Ford & Sons Funeral Home apart
- Four-generation family ownership since 1890
- Operates two distinct locations in Clover and Lake Wylie, SC
- Specializes in providing services for veterans, including headstones and burial flags
- Affiliated with the National Funeral Directors Association, South Carolina Funeral Directors Association, and Selected Independent Funeral Homes
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Earth Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · South Carolina Funeral Directors Association
- · Selected Independent Funeral Homes
Specialties
- · Veterans
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.