Veteran services at Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery
Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery serves veteran families in Memphis, TN with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $3,495 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, cemetery services, memorial services, and veteran services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include memorial park cemetery.
Published pricing at Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery: direct cremation from $3,400. That places direct cremation roughly 82% above the Tennessee median ($1,865). 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 Memphis National Cemetery in TN, about 6 miles from Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery. 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 641 funeral homes in Tennessee. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,400. 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 Park Funeral Home & Cemetery located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery is located at 5668 Poplar Ave. in Memphis, TN. You can reach the home at (901) 767-8930. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery offer veteran families?
Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery provides full-service funerals, cremation, cemetery services, memorial services, veteran services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for All Religions (as stated by the funeral home), Judeo-Christian (themes in Crystal Shrine Grotto) families, among others.
What sets Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery apart
- The Crystal Shrine Grotto, a unique man-made crystal cave depicting Biblical scenes, created by artist Señor Dionicio Rodriguez, which is a U.S. National Register of Historic Places site and attracts visitors globally.
- A century-long history of service since 1924, founded on the vision of a nonsectarian memorial park adorned with art and natural beauty.
- Extensive folk art installations by Señor Dionicio Rodriguez throughout the park, including Annie Laurie's Wishing Chair, Rose Garden, Wishing Well, and Fountain of Youth.
- Comprehensive services that integrate both funeral home and cemetery arrangements at one location, offering a seamless experience for families.
- Specialized grief support programs for children and teens, including a partnership with Baptist Trinity’s Camp Good Grief Program.
- Offering online funerals, virtual appointments, interactive aftercare videos, and daily email affirmations for accessible and ongoing grief support.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Germantown Chamber Of Commerce
- · St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
- · Baptist Trinity’s Camp Good Grief Program
Specialties
- · Honoring Veterans
- · Grief Support For Children And Teens
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: All Religions (as stated by the funeral home), Judeo-Christian (themes in Crystal Shrine Grotto).
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.