Veteran services at Morrison Funeral Home
Morrison Funeral Home serves veteran families in Tuscumbia, AL with military funeral planning. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists $4,725 for basic burial and $2,445 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial, cremation, memorial service, graveside service, and honoring veterans. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Morrison Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,445. That places direct cremation roughly 31% 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 Corinth National Cemetery in MS, about 35 miles from Morrison 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 Morrison Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,445. 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 Morrison Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Morrison Funeral Home is located at 825 North Main Street in Tuscumbia, AL. You can reach the home at (256) 383-7311. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Morrison Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Morrison Funeral Home provides funeral services, burial, cremation, visitation, memorial service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Morrison Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Morrison Funeral Home 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.
Which faith traditions does Morrison Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Southern Baptist, Methodist, Catholic, Church of Christ families, among others.
What sets Morrison Funeral Home apart
- Four generations of continuous family ownership and operation since 1959.
- Operation of three distinct funeral home locations (Tuscumbia, Florence, Cherokee), a perpetual care cemetery (Cherokee Memorial Park), and a dedicated, state-of-the-art cremation care center (Morrison Cremation Care Center).
- Staff members are often local residents, providing a personal connection and understanding of the families they serve.
- Emphasis on identifying unique family needs and striving for excellence in every detail of the funeral service, ensuring personalized tributes.
- Recipient of the NFDA Pursuit of Excellence Award seven times.
- Dedicated permanent memorial to honor Shoals area veterans at the Tuscumbia location, established with community and veteran support.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Honoring Veterans
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Southern Baptist, Methodist, Catholic, Church of Christ.
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.