Veteran services at Moody Funeral Service
Moody Funeral Service serves veteran families in Mount Airy, NC with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Moody Funeral Service & Crematory assists families in obtaining veteran benefits and arranging services that honor those who have served the country." On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,450 for basic burial and $1,395 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services and veteran 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 and columbarium. 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.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery in VA, approximately 42 miles from Moody Funeral Service. Moody Funeral Service can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
North Carolina has approximately 845 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Moody Funeral Service is among them.
Frequently asked questions
Does Moody Funeral Service publish funeral prices?
Moody Funeral Service has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (336) 786-2165, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Moody Funeral Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Moody Funeral Service is located at 206 West Pine Street in Mount Airy, NC. You can reach the home at (336) 786-2165. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Moody Funeral Service offer veteran families?
Moody Funeral Service provides traditional services, cremation services, personalization, veteran services, advanced planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Moody Funeral Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Moody Funeral Service & Crematory assists families in obtaining veteran benefits and arranging services that honor those who have served the country.
What sets Moody Funeral Service apart
- Fourth-generation family ownership since 1902, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to the community.
- Specialized grief support program for 'Children & Grief,' offering tailored guidance for families.
- Extensive grief resources, including a year of weekly grief messages and partnerships with various support organizations.
- Multiple facility locations in Mount Airy and Dobson, North Carolina, and Stuart, Virginia, serving a wider regional area.
- Offers a wide selection of caskets, with over 100 distinct options detailed on their website.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Veteran Services
- · Grief Support
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.