Veteran services at McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory
For veterans in Newnan, GA, McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork and veterans cemetery burial. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation and honoring life. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory: direct cremation from $1,990. That places direct cremation roughly 5% 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 National Cemetery in GA, about 61 miles from McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory. 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 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?
In its own description of its veteran services, McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory mentions VA benefits paperwork and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
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 and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Pentecostal, Catholic.
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.