Veteran services at Manchester Funeral Home
Manchester Funeral Home in Manchester, TN supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Manchester Funeral Home offers specialized services for veterans, including assistance with benefits and other arrangements." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,290 for basic burial and $2,190 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, veteran services, memorial service, graveside service, and scattering cremated remains. 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. 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 Manchester Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,170. That places direct cremation roughly 37% below the Tennessee median ($1,865). 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 Chattanooga National Cemetery in TN, approximately 55 miles from Manchester Funeral Home. Manchester Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Tennessee has approximately 641 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Manchester Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Manchester Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,170. 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 Manchester Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Manchester Funeral Home is located at 214 East Main Street in Manchester, TN. You can reach the home at (931) 728-3505. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Manchester Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Manchester Funeral Home provides immediate need, traditional services, cremation services, personalization, veteran services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Manchester Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Manchester Funeral Home offers specialized services for veterans, including assistance with benefits and other arrangements.
Which faith traditions does Manchester Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Methodist, Congregational families, among others.
What sets Manchester Funeral Home apart
- Over 90 years of continuous operation, established in 1932.
- On-site crematory available for cremation services.
- Explicitly noted by a family testimonial as being "about 40% cheaper than the big funeral chains."
- Highly personalized services, including custom music, readings, photo displays, and keepsake programs to reflect individual lives.
- Comprehensive pre-planning options, including online planning tools and detailed checklists.
- Extensive grief support resources and guidance for supporting grieving individuals.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Ground Interment
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Scattering Cremated Remains
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · CT Funeral Directors Association
- · MARC, Inc
- · NFDA
Specializations
- · Bilingual Services
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Methodist, Congregational. Languages spoken at the home: Spanish.
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.