Veteran services at Memorial Crematory
Memorial Crematory, located in Burns, TN, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Taylor Funeral Home provides dedicated services for U.S. military veterans and their families. These include arranging military honors such as the folding and presentation of the American flag, the playing of Taps, and, when available, a rifle salute. An honor guard, with at least one member from the veteran’s branch of service, performs these honors. The funeral home assists with seamless VA benefit navigation and helps create personalized veteran tributes. Eligibility for these services is confirmed with a DD214 form." On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,000 for basic burial and $1,660 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include immediate burial, cremation services, full service cremation, memorialization, memorial options, and memorial 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 on-site 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 Memorial Crematory: direct cremation from $1,725. That places direct cremation roughly 8% below the Tennessee median ($1,865). 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 Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in TN, approximately 15 miles from Memorial Crematory. Memorial Crematory can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Tennessee has approximately 641 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Memorial Crematory is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Memorial Crematory cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,725. 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 Memorial Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Memorial Crematory is located at 3230 Hwy. 70 E in Burns, TN. You can reach the home at (615) 446-2808. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Memorial Crematory offer veteran families?
Memorial Crematory provides funeral services, traditional funerals, immediate burial, non-traditional services, cremation services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Memorial Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Taylor Funeral Home provides dedicated services for U.S. military veterans and their families. These include arranging military honors such as the folding and presentation of the American flag, the playing of Taps, and, when available, a rifle salute. An honor guard, with at least one member from the veteran’s branch of service, performs these honors. The funeral home assists with seamless VA benefit navigation and helps create personalized veteran tributes. Eligibility for these services is confirmed with a DD214 form.
What sets Memorial Crematory apart
- Over a century of continuous family leadership and operation in Dickson County since 1909.
- On-site crematory (Memorial Crematory) owned and operated by Taylor Funeral Home since 2004, ensuring local control and care for cremation services.
- Dedicated veteran services including military honors, VA benefit navigation, and personalized veteran tributes.
- Historic yet modern facility with antiques, providing a unique and comforting atmosphere.
- Comprehensive pre-planning and pre-financing options, including burial insurance and pre-arrangement policies, to ease future burdens.
- Active grief support program with aftercare bereavement and a regular grief support group.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Immediate Burial
- · Graveside Ceremonies
- · Burial Insurance
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Full Service Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Veteran Services
- · Grief Support
- · Pre-Need Funerals
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.