Veteran services at May & Smith Funeral Directors
May & Smith Funeral Directors, located in Sandersville, GA, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include funeral home chapel and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,290 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: cremations and memorial services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include funeral home chapel.
Published pricing at May & Smith Funeral Directors: 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 Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Milledgeville in GA, about 23 miles from May & Smith Funeral Directors. 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 May & Smith Funeral Directors 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 May & Smith Funeral Directors located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
May & Smith Funeral Directors is located at 1119 Riddleville Road in Sandersville, GA. You can reach the home at (478) 552-2501. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does May & Smith Funeral Directors offer veteran families?
May & Smith Funeral Directors provides personalized funeral services, traditional funerals, cremations, memorial services, immediate need services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does May & Smith Funeral Directors help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, May & Smith Funeral Directors mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does May & Smith Funeral Directors accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Methodist, Baptist, Catholic families, among others.
What sets May & Smith Funeral Directors apart
- Over 50 years of continuous service to Washington County and surrounding communities.
- 24/7 availability for immediate assistance.
- Comprehensive pre-planning services, including an online form for convenience.
- Dedicated veteran services, assisting with VA benefits and military funeral honors.
- Extensive grief resources, including guidance for children and information on the grieving process.
- Staff members, such as Jeffery Smith and E.K. May, hold significant community roles and professional licenses.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremations
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Washington County Chamber of Commerce
- · Sandersville Rotary Club
- · Tennille Rotary Club
Specialties
- · Traditional burial
- · Cremation services
- · Graveside services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Methodist, Baptist, 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.