Veteran services at Nelms Memorial Funeral Home
Nelms Memorial Funeral Home serves veteran families in Huntsville, AL with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,190 for basic burial and $1,795 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial service, veterans services, military funeral honors, and burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Nelms Memorial Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,295. That places direct cremation roughly 31% below 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 Chattanooga National Cemetery in TN, about 78 miles from Nelms Memorial 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 Nelms Memorial Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,295. 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 Nelms Memorial Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Nelms Memorial Funeral Home is located at 2501 Carmichael Avenue Northwest in Huntsville, AL. You can reach the home at (256) 539-8189. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Nelms Memorial Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Nelms Memorial Funeral Home provides funeral service, memorial service, pre-planning, veterans services, military funeral honors, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Nelms Memorial Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Nelms Memorial Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Nelms Memorial Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Primitive Baptist, Pentecostal families, among others.
What sets Nelms Memorial Funeral Home apart
- Long-standing presence in the community since 1970, with a history of local incorporation and mergers.
- Specialization in Military & Veteran Services, including assistance with honors, flags, headstones, and Presidential Memorial Certificates.
- Comprehensive grief support resources and guidance for families.
- Facilities include a chapel accommodating 150 individuals, three individual viewing rooms, and two large conference rooms.
- Commitment to assisting families with all necessary paperwork and insurance claims.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Interment
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · BBB serving North Alabama
Specialties
- · Grief Support
- · Military & Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Primitive Baptist, Pentecostal. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.