Veteran services at Moore Funeral Service
Veteran families in Hattiesburg, MS can turn to Moore Funeral Service for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Moore Funeral Service specializes in honoring veterans, providing specific services to acknowledge their contributions." On-site amenities include chapels and reception areas, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,585 for basic burial and $1,605 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
On-site facilities of note include chapels. 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 Moore Funeral Service: direct cremation from $1,605. That places direct cremation roughly 20% below the Mississippi median ($1,995). 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 Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Newton in MS, approximately 69 miles from Moore Funeral Service. Moore Funeral Service can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Mississippi has approximately 385 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Moore Funeral Service is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Moore Funeral Service cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,605. 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 Moore Funeral Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Moore Funeral Service is located at 805 Hardy Street in Hattiesburg, MS. You can reach the home at (601) 544-2141. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Moore Funeral Service offer veteran families?
Moore Funeral Service provides honoring veterans, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Moore Funeral Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Moore Funeral Service specializes in honoring veterans, providing specific services to acknowledge their contributions.
What sets Moore Funeral Service apart
- Multi-generational family ownership and operation, serving for three generations.
- Philosophy of service guided by the "Golden Rule."
- Emphasis on personal remembrance, viewing a funeral as "a lifetime in one day."
- Specialization in honoring veterans.
- Comprehensive staff with dedicated roles including preneed specialists and insurance agents.
Military & veteran services offered
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · International Order of the Golden Rule
- · BBB Accredited
- · Mississippi State Board of Funeral Service
Specializations
- · Honoring Veterans
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.