Veteran services at McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory
For veterans in Newnan, GA, McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Assistance with Veterans Administration (VA) benefits and paperwork, including death certificates. Information on free burial in national cemeteries is available through the VA." Published pricing lists $5,755 for basic burial and $1,990 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation and honoring life. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory: direct cremation from $1,990. That places direct cremation roughly 5% above the Georgia median ($1,895). 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 Georgia National Cemetery in GA, approximately 61 miles from McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory. McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Georgia has approximately 780 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,990. 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 McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory is located at 38 Jackson St. in Newnan, GA. You can reach the home at (770) 253-4580. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory offer veteran families?
McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory provides cremation, pre-planning, grief support, honoring life, flower & gift services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Assistance with Veterans Administration (VA) benefits and paperwork, including death certificates. Information on free burial in national cemeteries is available through the VA.
Which faith traditions does McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Pentecostal, Catholic families, among others.
What sets McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory apart
- Private on-site crematory for cremation services.
- Multi-generational family operation by the Daviston family.
- Interactive aftercare program and '365 Daily Affirmations' for grief support.
- S.O.C.K.S. (Survivors Organized for Compassion, Kinship & Support) grief support group.
- Staff with high professional designations, including Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP) and Certified Crematory Operators (CCOs).
- Extensive community involvement and leadership roles held by the Daviston family and staff.
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Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Pentecostal, Catholic.
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.