Veteran services at Pafford Funeral Home, Lexington
Pafford Funeral Home, Lexington in Lexington, TN supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include on-site chapel and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,000 for basic burial and $2,000 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: honoring life, cremation, burial, and graveside/committal service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads in TN, about 10 miles from Pafford Funeral Home, Lexington. 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
Does Pafford Funeral Home, Lexington publish funeral prices?
Pafford Funeral Home, Lexington has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (731) 968-2544 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Pafford Funeral Home, Lexington located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Pafford Funeral Home, Lexington is located at 71 Monroe Ave. in Lexington, TN. You can reach the home at (731) 968-2544. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Pafford Funeral Home, Lexington offer veteran families?
Pafford Funeral Home, Lexington provides honoring life, grief support, pre-planning, cremation, burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Pafford Funeral Home, Lexington help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Pafford Funeral Home, Lexington mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Pafford Funeral Home, Lexington accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (various denominations), Methodist, Baptist, Church of Christ families, among others.
What sets Pafford Funeral Home, Lexington apart
- Four generations of continuous family ownership since 1883, making it the oldest family-owned business in Henderson County.
- Ownership and operation of Henderson County Memory Gardens, providing integrated funeral and cemetery services.
- Comprehensive online grief support platform, including interactive videos with an Executive Counseling Director and daily email affirmations.
- Robust online pre-planning tool with password-protected accounts, allowing families to plan arrangements at their own pace.
- Dual service locations in Lexington and Scotts Hill, Tennessee, extending their reach within the county.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Graveside/Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Henderson County Memory Gardens
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian (various denominations), Methodist, Baptist, Church of Christ.
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.