Nicholson Funeral Home

Veteran services at Nicholson Funeral Home

Nicholson Funeral Home in Statesville, NC supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Nicholson Funeral Home provides assistance to families in completing necessary forms to obtain benefits from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for deceased veterans. They offer support for veteran burial benefits, which help cover burial, funeral, and transportation costs. The staff helps determine who qualifies, including veterans who did not receive a dishonorable discharge, service members who died on active duty, and spouses or minor children of veterans. They also guide families through the application process for these benefits." On-site amenities include reception hall and on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,695 for basic burial and $2,055 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include green burial, veteran services, cremation services, burial services, memorial service, and graveside service. 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 on-site 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 Nicholson Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,055. That places direct cremation roughly 11% above the North Carolina median ($1,850). 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 Salisbury National Cemetery Annex in NC, approximately 23 miles from Nicholson Funeral Home. Nicholson Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

North Carolina has approximately 845 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Nicholson Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What sets Nicholson Funeral Home apart

• Statesville's oldest family-owned funeral home, established in 1878.
• Offers green burial services, prioritizing eco-friendliness and sustainability.
• Provides on-site cremation services with strict identification procedures.
• Includes specialized pet services for burial and various cremation options.
• Offers a free GriefPlan Video Program with over 65 videos and 50 activity sheets for grief support.
• Staff affiliations with numerous local community organizations and churches, demonstrating deep community involvement.

Military & veteran services offered

Burial & cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations & specializations

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, United Church of Christ, Holiness. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish (accommodated).

How 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.