Veteran services at Meadows Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel Inc.
Meadows Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel Inc., located in Oglethorpe, GA, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies.
The home lists these veteran-related services: traditional burial and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Fort Mitchell National Cemetery in AL, about 56 miles from Meadows Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel Inc.. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Meadows Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel Inc. lists these traditions and communities: Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Secular Humanist, and Lgbtq Affirming. Military funeral honors can be part of a religious service; tell the director the order you want.
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
Does Meadows Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel Inc. publish funeral prices?
Meadows Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel Inc. has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (478) 472-6118 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Meadows Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Meadows Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel Inc. is located at 607 Kaigler Street in Oglethorpe, GA. You can reach the home at (478) 472-6118. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Meadows Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel Inc. offer veteran families?
Meadows Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel Inc. provides traditional burial, graveside service, live streaming, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Meadows Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Meadows Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel Inc. mentions veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Meadows Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.), Baptist, Christian families, among others.
What sets Meadows Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel Inc. apart
- Family-founded and continuously operated since 1957 by the Meadows family, demonstrating a long-standing local presence.
- Offers live streaming of funeral services upon family request, providing accessibility for distant family and friends.
- Provides a detailed historical account of its establishment and staff evolution on its website.
- Includes a specific advisory regarding uneven ground at graveside services, recommending appropriate footwear for attendees.
- Features a diverse staff including multiple chaplains, funeral director apprentices, and specialized roles like a beautician and notary public.
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
- · Graveside Service
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Catholic services
- · Jewish services
- · Muslim services
- · Hindu services
- · Sikh services
- · Buddhist services
- · Secular/Humanist services
- · LGBTQ+ Affirming services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.), Baptist, Christian. Languages spoken at the home: English.
Branches of service mentioned
Meadows Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel Inc.'s description of its services mentions these branches:
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.