Veteran services at Music Funeral Services
Veteran families in Valdosta, GA can turn to Music Funeral Services for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,285 for basic burial and $2,795 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, memorial service, graveside service, and veteran honors. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Music Funeral Services: direct cremation from $1,890. That places direct cremation roughly 0% below the Georgia median ($1,895). 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 Tallahassee National Cemetery in FL, about 60 miles from Music Funeral Services. 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 780 funeral homes in Georgia. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Music Funeral Services cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,890. 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 Music Funeral Services located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Music Funeral Services is located at 3831 North Valdosta Road in Valdosta, GA. You can reach the home at (229) 244-2500. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Music Funeral Services offer veteran families?
Music Funeral Services provides personalized funeral services, traditional funeral service, cremation services, memorial service, graveside service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Music Funeral Services help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Music Funeral Services mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Music Funeral Services accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist (Crossroads Baptist Church, Perimeter Road Baptist Church, Good Hope Church), Methodist (First United Methodist Church, Global Methodist Church - Park Avenue Church), Holiness (Little Block Holiness Church), Church of Christ (Forrest Park Church of Christ), Catholic (St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church) families, among others.
What sets Music Funeral Services apart
- Fourth-generation family ownership since 1955, maintaining local independence from corporate chains.
- On-site crematory, ensuring continuous care and supervision of loved ones.
- Offers a unique 1940 Packard funeral coach, 'Geno,' for services.
- Developed 'Music, the Comfort Monkey' program to provide solace to grieving children.
- Extensive staff expertise, including licensed funeral directors, embalmers, and a preneed specialist.
- Strong community involvement and affiliations, including Masonic Lodges, Georgia Coroner’s Association, Patriot Guard Riders, and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Lakeland Masonic Lodge #434
- · Azalea Lodge #716
- · Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
- · Patriot Guard Riders
- · Georgia Coroner’s Association
Specialties
- · Locally Owned
- · Family-Focused
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist (Crossroads Baptist Church, Perimeter Road Baptist Church, Good Hope Church), Methodist (First United Methodist Church, Global Methodist Church - Park Avenue Church), Holiness (Little Block Holiness Church), Church of Christ (Forrest Park Church of Christ), Catholic (St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church), Non-denominational Christian (Enoch Creek Church, TruthPoint Church, CrossPointe Church).
Branches of service mentioned
Music Funeral Services's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.