Veteran services at Messmer Goodwin Funeral Home
Veteran families in Warrior, AL can turn to Messmer Goodwin Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists $4,665 for basic burial and $2,225 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: graveside service, cremation, memorial service, and military honors. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Messmer Goodwin Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,900. That places direct cremation roughly 2% above the Alabama median ($1,870). 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 Alabama National Cemetery in AL, about 46 miles from Messmer Goodwin 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.
We list about 479 funeral homes in Alabama. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Messmer Goodwin Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,900. 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 Messmer Goodwin Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Messmer Goodwin Funeral Home is located at 225 Dana Rd. in Warrior, AL. You can reach the home at (205) 647-0253. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Messmer Goodwin Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Messmer Goodwin Funeral Home provides visitation, funeral service, graveside service, cremation, memorial service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Messmer Goodwin Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Messmer Goodwin Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Messmer Goodwin Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (Baptist) families, among others.
What sets Messmer Goodwin Funeral Home apart
- 24/7 availability for immediate needs, with an answering service forwarding calls to a funeral director.
- Extensive pre-arrangement planning services, including an online planner and downloadable guide.
- Comprehensive grief library resources for adults, children, and teenagers.
- Assistance with military honors for veterans upon presentation of DD-214 discharge papers.
- Handicapped accessible facility.
- Assistance with arranging police escorts for formal funeral processions.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Committal
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · BBB Serving Central & South Alabama
Specialties
- · Veteran services
- · Green burial
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian (Baptist).
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.