Veteran services at Padgett Funeral Home And Cremation Services
Padgett Funeral Home And Cremation Services, located in Wallace, NC, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation and government headstones. Published pricing lists $5,295 for basic burial and $2,145 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial services, cremation services, witness cremation, memorial service, graveside service, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Padgett Funeral Home And Cremation Services: direct cremation from $2,145. That places direct cremation roughly 16% above the North Carolina median ($1,850). 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 Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in NC, about 33 miles from Padgett Funeral Home And Cremation Services. 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 845 funeral homes in North Carolina. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Padgett Funeral Home And Cremation Services cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,145. 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 Padgett Funeral Home And Cremation Services located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Padgett Funeral Home And Cremation Services is located at 401 West Main St. in Wallace, NC. You can reach the home at (910) 285-3309. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Padgett Funeral Home And Cremation Services offer veteran families?
Padgett Funeral Home And Cremation Services provides burial services, cremation services, pre-planning, grief support, celebrations of life, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Padgett Funeral Home And Cremation Services help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Padgett Funeral Home And Cremation Services mentions flag presentation and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Padgett Funeral Home And Cremation Services accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (various denominations) families, among others.
What sets Padgett Funeral Home And Cremation Services apart
- Grief Lending Library with over 100 resources.
- Annual Holiday Memorial Service for remembrance and coping during the Christmas season.
- Daily grief support email messages provided for one year after services.
- Promotion of 'Have The Talk of a Lifetime' program to encourage meaningful family conversations.
- Extensive online articles offering guidance on various aspects of grief, including for children and spouses.
- Public fraud alert regarding payment scams, detailing secure communication practices.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Committal Service
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Witness Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Selected Independent Funeral Homes
Specialties
- · Cremation services
- · Veteran services
- · Personalization
- · Green burial
- · Pet services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian (various denominations).
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.