Manson Mortuary

Veteran services at Manson Mortuary

Manson Mortuary, located in Williamston, NC, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Manson Mortuary Inc. provides specialized services for veterans, assisting with arrangements to honor their service." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,380 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation services and veterans services. 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.

The nearest VA national cemetery is Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in NC, approximately 59 miles from Manson Mortuary. Manson Mortuary can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

North Carolina has approximately 845 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Manson Mortuary is among them.

Frequently asked questions

Does Manson Mortuary publish funeral prices?

Manson Mortuary has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (252) 792-4390, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.

Where is Manson Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Manson Mortuary is located at 415 Washington Street in Williamston, NC. You can reach the home at (252) 792-4390. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Manson Mortuary offer veteran families?

Manson Mortuary provides funeral services, cremation services, veterans services, personalization, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Manson Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Manson Mortuary Inc. provides specialized services for veterans, assisting with arrangements to honor their service.

Which faith traditions does Manson Mortuary accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Disciples of Christ, Baptist, Jehovah's Witness families, among others.

What sets Manson Mortuary apart

Family-owned and operated since 1964, with a deep history in Williamston, NC.
Offers a dedicated cosmetologist on staff, Mrs. Iris "Movetia" Speller Davis, who has served families for over 28 years.
Provides personalized assistance for funeral arrangements, including guidance on casket choices, flowers, and cemetery plots.
Actively involved in various community and professional organizations, including Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and the NAACP.
Emphasizes affordability and working within family budgets for services.
Offers comprehensive grief resources, including specific guidance for children experiencing loss.

Military & veteran services offered

★Veterans Services

Burial & cremation services

Cremation

· Cremation Services

On-site facilities

· Williamston Location

· Chapel

· Insurance Office

· Selection Room

· Small Cemetery

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Lambda Delta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
· Funeral Directors & Morticians Association of NC, Inc.
· FD&MA
· NCFD Association
· Martin County Democratic Party
· NAACP
· Martin County Women’s Council

Specializations

· Grief Resources
· Pre-planning
· Assistance with Ministers
· Assistance with Soloists
· Assistance with Funeral Program Designers

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Disciples of Christ, Baptist, Jehovah's Witness. Languages spoken at the home: English.

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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.

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How 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.