Veteran services at Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services, LLC
Veteran families in Kingsport, TN can turn to Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services, LLC for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include on-site chapel/service area and reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,645 for basic burial and $1,495 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, memorial services, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel/service area.
Published pricing at Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services, LLC: direct cremation from $1,495. That places direct cremation roughly 20% below the Tennessee median ($1,865). 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 Mountain Home National Cemetery Annex in TN, about 21 miles from Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services, 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.
We list about 641 funeral homes in Tennessee. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services, LLC cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,495. 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 Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services, LLC located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services, LLC is located at 800 Truxton Dr. in Kingsport, TN. You can reach the home at (423) 246-4631. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services, LLC offer veteran families?
Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services, LLC provides traditional services, cremation services, memorial services, ash scattering services, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services, LLC help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services, LLC mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services, LLC accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian denominations, Other spiritual beliefs families, among others.
What sets Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services, LLC apart
- Integrated funeral home and cemetery services at a single location (Oak Hill Memorial Park & Cremation Gardens is on-site).
- Comprehensive pre-planning options, including online tools and a detailed planning checklist.
- Dedicated staff including licensed funeral directors, embalmers, and advanced planning specialists.
- Extensive grief support resources, including daily emails and links to external organizations like GriefShare and The Compassionate Friends.
- Specialized Veterans Services, assisting with burial benefits, memorial items, and military funeral honors.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Ash Scattering Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Traditional Services
- · Cremation Services
- · Memorial Services
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian denominations, Other spiritual beliefs.
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.