Veteran services at McSwain-Evans Funeral Home
McSwain-Evans Funeral Home serves veteran families in Newberry, SC with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include parking lot and formal chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,500 for basic burial and $3,050 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Google shows 4.6 stars from 22 reviews.
The home lists these veteran-related services: traditional burial, cremation, and online memorials. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include formal chapel.
Published pricing at McSwain-Evans Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,050. That places direct cremation roughly 70% above the South Carolina median ($1,795). 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 Fort Jackson National Cemetery in SC, about 45 miles from McSwain-Evans Funeral Home. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
McSwain-Evans Funeral Home has a 4.6-star rating from 22 Google reviews.
We list about 460 funeral homes in South Carolina. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at McSwain-Evans Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,050. 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 McSwain-Evans Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
McSwain-Evans Funeral Home is located at 1724 Main Street in Newberry, SC. You can reach the home at (803) 276-0610. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does McSwain-Evans Funeral Home offer veteran families?
McSwain-Evans Funeral Home provides obituaries, flower orders, grief support, pre-planning, traditional burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does McSwain-Evans Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, McSwain-Evans Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does McSwain-Evans Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Lutheran (ELCA), Lutheran (Southern Methodist), Baptist, Presbyterian (ECO), Presbyterian (Reformed) families, among others.
How do families rate McSwain-Evans Funeral Home?
McSwain-Evans Funeral Home holds a 4.6-star rating across 22 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets McSwain-Evans Funeral Home apart
- Operates from the historic Ramage Home (circa 1850) since 1929, with a formal chapel added in 1990.
- Features a dedicated AfterCare Coordinator, Leigh Ringer, who provides personalized grief support, including one year of daily grief emails, workshops, and an annual Service of Remembrance.
- Offers comprehensive online memorial features, including customized online memorials, tribute videos, and direct flower ordering assistance through their website.
- Provides a detailed online pre-planning form to document specific wishes for services, musical selections, readings, and other personal preferences.
- Maintains multi-generational family and long-term employee involvement, with current President Greg Evans being the son of previous owners, and staff members like Pete Simpson and Doug MacFarlane having decades of service and local community ties.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Rotary Club of Newberry
- · Newberry Lions Club
- · Amity Lodge #87
- · Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter 226
- · Newberry County Humane Society
- · Newberry College Athletic Club
- · South Carolina State Board of Funeral Service
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Lutheran (ELCA), Lutheran (Southern Methodist), Baptist, Presbyterian (ECO), Presbyterian (Reformed), Episcopal, United Methodist. Languages spoken at the home: English.
What families have said
Up to five Google reviews of McSwain-Evans Funeral Home, shown as written. Reviews that mention veterans, military service, honors, a flag or a cemetery come first, then the highest-rated.
“Stellar service and compassion by all of the staff during our recent loss. Greg continues a rich family tradition of service to the grieving with empathy, professionalism, and attention to all the details. Could not have asked for better for our mom. Thank you could never say enough for the warmth and love shown to us by McSwain-Evans. The Dominick Family”
“Losing a loved one is a devastating experience. Greg, Pete, Dylan, Donna and the rest of the staff are top-notch professionals. From the planning of the funeral to the viewing to the visitation, funeral, and burial---they did a fantastic job of making sure everything was perfect for my mom. They are the absolute best and I highly recommend them.”
“Amazing care of our loved one in our time of sadness. Quick and efficient is an understatement. Wonderful to work with and would recommend them highly!”
“My family has never used any other funeral home. Complete professionals at all times, while giving your family a personal touch. They make you feel like you are part of their family at an extremely stressful time. I can't recommend anyone higher. Trust them at your most difficult time. I promise you won't regret it.”
“My family has never used another funeral home & I cannot thank the entire staff for how calm they make such a process, little things mean the most during trying times. I notice the spectacular sympathy and compassion you disperse and that is priceless, thank you McSwain Evans”
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.