Veteran services at Moore Funeral Service
Veteran families in Hattiesburg, MS can turn to Moore Funeral Service for honors and benefit coordination. The team handles VA burial allowances, honor-guard coordination, and national-cemetery scheduling. 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.
Facilities on site include chapels.
Published pricing at Moore Funeral Service: direct cremation from $1,605. That places direct cremation roughly 20% below the Mississippi median ($1,995). 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 Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Newton in MS, about 69 miles from Moore Funeral Service. 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 385 funeral homes in Mississippi. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
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 assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
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 and veteran services listed
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · International Order of the Golden Rule
- · BBB Accredited
- · Mississippi State Board of Funeral Service
Specialties
- · Honoring Veterans
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.