Veteran services at Neal-Tarpley-ParcHomean Funeral Home & Crematory
For veterans in Clarksville, TN, Neal-Tarpley-ParcHomean Funeral Home & Crematory coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home provides services specifically tailored to honor military service members and veterans." On-site amenities include large chapel and reception lobby, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,895 for basic burial and $2,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, veteran funeral services, cremation with a memorial service, traditional cremation with a funeral service, and non-ceremonial cremation. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include large chapel. 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 Neal-Tarpley-ParcHomean Funeral Home & Crematory: direct cremation from $2,995. That places direct cremation roughly 61% above the Tennessee median ($1,865). 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 Kentucky Veterans Cemetery - West in KY, approximately 21 miles from Neal-Tarpley-ParcHomean Funeral Home & Crematory. Neal-Tarpley-ParcHomean Funeral Home & Crematory can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Tennessee has approximately 641 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Neal-Tarpley-ParcHomean Funeral Home & Crematory is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Neal-Tarpley-ParcHomean Funeral Home & Crematory cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,995. 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 Neal-Tarpley-ParcHomean Funeral Home & Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Neal-Tarpley-ParcHomean Funeral Home & Crematory is located at 1510 Madison St. in Clarksville, TN. You can reach the home at (931) 645-6488. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Neal-Tarpley-ParcHomean Funeral Home & Crematory offer veteran families?
Neal-Tarpley-ParcHomean Funeral Home & Crematory provides funeral services, cremation services, veteran funeral services, live stream, cremation with a memorial service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Neal-Tarpley-ParcHomean Funeral Home & Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home provides services specifically tailored to honor military service members and veterans.
What sets Neal-Tarpley-ParcHomean Funeral Home & Crematory apart
- Long-standing history in Clarksville since 1916, with ownership returning to a relative of the original founder.
- State-of-the-art facility on Madison Street, built in 2007, offering flexibility for various service types.
- Specialized live streaming services for funerals, providing high-quality webcasts and lasting video recordings for remote attendees.
- Dedicated staff, including certified cremation specialists and dual-licensed funeral directors/embalmers in TN and KY.
- Strong emphasis on community involvement, with staff encouraged to volunteer and collaborate with local organizations, hospices, and charities.
- Personalized cremation options, including cremation with a memorial service, traditional cremation with a funeral service, and non-ceremonial cremation.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Traditional Cremation With A Funeral Service
- · Non-Ceremonial Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Tennessee Funeral Directors Associations
- · National Funeral Directors Associations
- · Academy Of Professional Funeral Service Practice
Specializations
- · Veteran Funeral Services
Religious traditions & languages
Languages spoken at the home: Arabic (website translation), Chinese (Traditional) (website translation), Korean (website translation), Spanish (website translation), Vietnamese (website translation).
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.