Veteran services at Nelson's Funeral Home, LLC
Nelson's Funeral Home, LLC serves veteran families in Ridgeway, SC with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation and government headstones. On-site amenities include funeral home chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,000 for basic burial and $2,500 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Google shows 4.8 stars from 30 reviews.
The home lists these veteran-related services: veterans services, memorial service, burial, and cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include funeral home chapel.
Published pricing at Nelson's Funeral Home, LLC: direct cremation from $2,500. That places direct cremation roughly 39% above the South Carolina median ($1,795). 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 Fort Jackson National Cemetery in SC, about 16 miles from Nelson's Funeral Home, LLC. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Nelson's Funeral Home, LLC has a 4.8-star rating from 30 Google reviews.
We list about 460 funeral homes in South Carolina. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Nelson's Funeral Home, LLC cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,500. 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 Nelson's Funeral Home, LLC located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Nelson's Funeral Home, LLC is located at 270 North Dogwood Ave. in Ridgeway, SC. You can reach the home at (803) 337-4500. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Nelson's Funeral Home, LLC offer veteran families?
Nelson's Funeral Home, LLC provides pre-planning, veterans services, grief support, funeral service, memorial service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Nelson's Funeral Home, LLC help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Nelson's Funeral Home, LLC mentions flag presentation and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Nelson's Funeral Home, LLC accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Presbyterian, African Methodist Episcopal (AME), Baptist, Latter-day Saints families, among others.
How do families rate Nelson's Funeral Home, LLC?
Nelson's Funeral Home, LLC holds a 4.8-star rating across 30 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Nelson's Funeral Home, LLC apart
- Locally owned and independent business in Ridgeway, SC.
- Owners Eddie and Jackie Nelson are both licensed funeral professionals.
- Over 36 years of professional experience in the death care industry.
- Specialization in comprehensive Veterans Services, including headstones and burial flags.
- Staff members are actively involved in local community and church leadership, demonstrating deep local ties.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors & Morticians Association
- · South Carolina Morticians Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Presbyterian, African Methodist Episcopal (AME), Baptist, Latter-day Saints.
What families have said
Up to five Google reviews of Nelson's Funeral Home, LLC, shown as written. Reviews that mention veterans, military service, honors, a flag or a cemetery come first, then the highest-rated.
“Mr. Eddie Nelson and Mrs. Jackie Nelson did an awesome job with my mother's funeral arrangements. They paid attention to every detail of her appearance making sure that she looked herself. Her finger nails were even painted. The viewing service was top tier laying her in the Fairfield Room which was suited because she worked for Fairfield County for over a decade. The obituary was perfect. Prices were economical. Transportation to the funeral was top tier. The tapestry of my mother was the icing on the cake. Thank you Nelson Funeral Home for a job well done!!”
“I would tell anyone to use Nelson Funeral Home. My grandfather past in May of this year and with everything going on in the world my family from out of state was not able to attend the service. Mr. Nelson and his wonderful team did everything to make my entire family felt included. He made sure the out of state family was able to participate in the service by accommodating the three-hour time difference. My family from out of state were not only able to view the service online they were also able to sing at the service, by providing Mr. Nelson with a pre-recorded audio of the song they sung which he played as part of the program. His wife Mrs. Nelson created the most amazing slideshow for may family to receive personally. I am forever grateful to Nelson Funeral Home and will always use and recommend their services.”
“Recently my mother-in-law was entrusted to the care of Nelson's Funeral Home. The service our family received was friendly, warm, courteous, caring, timely, highly professional and the restoration was outstanding. We highly recommed Nelson's Funeral Home, Eddie, Jackie and staff for the excellent work they do. Hannah M. Roberts Family”
“Mr. Nelson and staff are highly skilled, trained and professional. Their work is outstanding. Mr. Nelson make the entire process of making arrangements easy and comfortable. Although this is a time of sadness and heartbreak , he somehow makes you smile with his wit and humor. I highly recommend Mr. Nelson in your time of bereavement. He has a beautiful atmosphere and environment that is conducive to comfort. Very clean and care goes into his establishment. He took the upmost care of my dad and mom. I thank God for Billy Nelson and staff.”
“My Dad passed away on April 2nd and my parents kept telling me about howmuch they were glad to have found out about Mr Nelson an his funeral parlor. I guess they still call them that. It's been many years since I have had to deal with so.ething that would mean going into one, but I must say that eve. Though I haven't meet very many that make their living this way. The only other Funeral Home that I've been into just to go an talk was with Mr John Pope at Pope's Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr John was a great person who I considered a friend even though there a lot of years between our ages. I spent a lot of time talking and listening to his advice about a lot of subjects, one being what was my plans for after High School. I hadn't really ever thought much about it but he asked me one day had I ever thought about going to school an learn how to work in the Funeral Home. I wasn't expecting him to ask me that but I must say that after hearing what all it takes to get someone ready for burial I just wasn't sure if I could do it. But like I said there has only been a very few people who I can say impressed me àbout that type of career. After Mr John passed away I hadn't thought about it anymore until I meet Mr Nelson. Between these two men I have to say that they both made sure that a family was not disappointed in the way their love one was taken care of. Mr Nelson made sure that my mother would never regret using him. I for one was totally impressed with him and the care he took to help our family get through the passing of my father. So , I pray that Noone will have to go through loosing someone , but if you should ever have a need for a mortician I would have to say that you would not regret talking with Mr Nelson. Take care, be safe and GOD BLESS EVERYONE AND GOD BLESS AMERICA 🇺🇸”
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.