Veteran services at Peebles Fayette County Funeral Homes & Cremation Center, Somerville
Peebles Fayette County Funeral Homes & Cremation Center, Somerville, located in Somerville, TN, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation. On-site amenities include main funeral chapel and west funeral chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,145 for basic burial and $3,370 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, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include main funeral chapel, west funeral chapel, and fayette county memorial park cemetery.
Published pricing at Peebles Fayette County Funeral Homes & Cremation Center, Somerville: direct cremation from $3,585. That places direct cremation roughly 92% above 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 West Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in TN, about 28 miles from Peebles Fayette County Funeral Homes & Cremation Center, Somerville. 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 Peebles Fayette County Funeral Homes & Cremation Center, Somerville cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,585. 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 Peebles Fayette County Funeral Homes & Cremation Center, Somerville located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Peebles Fayette County Funeral Homes & Cremation Center, Somerville is located at 18020 Hwy. 64 in Somerville, TN. You can reach the home at (901) 465-3535. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Peebles Fayette County Funeral Homes & Cremation Center, Somerville offer veteran families?
Peebles Fayette County Funeral Homes & Cremation Center, Somerville provides burial services, cremation services, veterans services, grief support, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Peebles Fayette County Funeral Homes & Cremation Center, Somerville help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Peebles Fayette County Funeral Homes & Cremation Center, Somerville mentions flag presentation. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Peebles Fayette County Funeral Homes & Cremation Center, Somerville accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Methodist, Baptist, Catholic, Evangelical families, among others.
What sets Peebles Fayette County Funeral Homes & Cremation Center, Somerville apart
- Family-owned and operated since 1884, with a history in undertaking dating back to 1826.
- On-site cremation center, ensuring the deceased remains in their direct care.
- Proprietary Grief Support App for families.
- Unique veteran flag initiative, using retired American flags to drape caskets for cremation.
- Owners Michael and Jennifer Tilghman are both licensed funeral directors and embalmers in Tennessee and Mississippi, and a married couple.
- Fayette County Memorial Park Cemetery is directly associated and co-located with their West Chapel.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Columbarium
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Green Burial
- · In-Ground Burial
- · Mausoleum
- · Pet Cemetery
- · Pet Crematory
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
- · Children & Grief Support
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Methodist, Baptist, Catholic, Evangelical.
Branches of service mentioned
Peebles Fayette County Funeral Homes & Cremation Center, Somerville's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.