Veteran services at Murphy Funeral Home & Florist
For veterans in P.O. Box 198, TN, Murphy Funeral Home & Florist coordinates military honors and burial benefits. The team handles VA burial allowances, honor-guard coordination, and national-cemetery scheduling. On-site amenities include chapel and reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,370 for basic burial and $2,070 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, immediate burial, graveside service, and memorial service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Murphy Funeral Home & Florist: direct cremation from $2,070. That places direct cremation roughly 11% above the Tennessee median ($1,865). 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 Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads in TN, about 46 miles from Murphy Funeral Home & Florist. 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 641 funeral homes in Tennessee. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Murphy Funeral Home & Florist cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,070. 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 Murphy Funeral Home & Florist located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Murphy Funeral Home & Florist is located at 207 Central Avenue in P.O. Box 198, TN. You can reach the home at (731) 587-3121. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Murphy Funeral Home & Florist offer veteran families?
Murphy Funeral Home & Florist provides cremation services, visitation, immediate burial, funeral service, graveside service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Murphy Funeral Home & Florist help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Murphy Funeral Home & Florist 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 Murphy Funeral Home & Florist accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Methodist, Baptist, Catholic, Church of Christ, Pentecostal families, among others.
What sets Murphy Funeral Home & Florist apart
- Over 100 years of continuous operation in Martin, Tennessee.
- Owns and operates an on-site crematory, ensuring continuous care for loved ones.
- Offers life celebrants for services when clergy may not be chosen.
- Provides a year of weekly grief messages for ongoing support.
- Features detailed guides on children and grief, tailored to different age groups.
- Offers an online pre-planning form for convenience.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Immediate Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Grief Support
- · Pre-Planning
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Methodist, Baptist, Catholic, Church of Christ, Pentecostal, Nondenominational, Presbyterian.
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.