McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory

Veteran services at McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory

McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory, located in Columbus, GA, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "McMullen Funeral Home & Crematory assists families in securing veteran benefits and arranging services that honor those who have served the country." On-site amenities include spacious chapel and 200 parking spaces, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,580 for basic burial and $1,775 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include burial services, memorial services, cremation services, traditional funeral service followed by cremation, graveside service, 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 spacious 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 McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory: direct cremation from $1,775. That places direct cremation roughly 6% below 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 Fort Mitchell National Cemetery in AL, approximately 13 miles from McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory. McMullen Funeral Home and 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. McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,775. 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 McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory is located at 3874 Gentian Blvd. in Columbus, GA. You can reach the home at (706) 569-8015. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory offer veteran families?

McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory provides burial services, memorial services, cremation services, funeral services, traditional funeral service followed by cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?

McMullen Funeral Home & Crematory assists families in securing veteran benefits and arranging services that honor those who have served the country.

What sets McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory apart

Family-owned and operated since 1987, offering a distinct level of professional autonomy.
On-site crematory installed in 2016, ensuring loved ones remain in their direct care.
Specialization in Medicaid Spend Down assistance through irrevocable funeral accounts.
Dedicated veteran services, assisting with benefits and appropriate arrangements.
Extensive personalization options for services, including photos, artwork, music, and readings.

Military & veteran services offered

★Memorial Services

★Veterans Services

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial Services
· Graveside Service

Cremation

· Cremation Services
· Traditional Funeral Service Followed By Cremation

On-site facilities

· On-site Crematory

· Spacious Chapel

· Viewing Rooms

· Family Lounge

· Handicapped Accessible Facilities

· 200 Parking Spaces

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Selected Independent Funeral Homes
· Georgia Funeral Directors Association
· National Funeral Directors Association

Specializations

· Medicaid Spend Down Assistance

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.

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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.