Veteran services at Peterson & Williams Funeral Home
Veteran families in Opelika, AL can turn to Peterson & Williams Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "The funeral home is proud to honor veterans, providing specialized services and acknowledging their sacrifice and patriotism." Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,415 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Peterson & Williams Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,915. That places direct cremation roughly 56% above the Alabama median ($1,870). 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 Fort Mitchell National Cemetery in AL, approximately 29 miles from Peterson & Williams Funeral Home. Peterson & Williams Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Alabama has approximately 479 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Peterson & Williams Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Peterson & Williams Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,915. 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 Peterson & Williams Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Peterson & Williams Funeral Home is located at 1016 Mccoy Street in Opelika, AL. You can reach the home at (334) 745-6473. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Peterson & Williams Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Peterson & Williams Funeral Home provides honoring life, grief support, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Peterson & Williams Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The funeral home is proud to honor veterans, providing specialized services and acknowledging their sacrifice and patriotism.
Which faith traditions does Peterson & Williams Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America), Seventh-day Adventist families, among others.
What sets Peterson & Williams Funeral Home apart
- Over 150 years of continuous family ownership and operation in Central Minnesota since 1873.
- 24/7 availability for assistance with funerals and cremation.
- Customized services tailored to individual values, preferences, and budget.
- Specialized services and recognition for veterans.
- Active community engagement through events like preplanning seminars and social gatherings.
Military & veteran services offered
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Garland Memorial Cemeteries
- · Garland Memorial Park
- · Mills Cemetery
- · Masonic Cemetery
- · Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
- · Big Springs Cemetery
- · Big A Cemetery
- · Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Specializations
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Lutheran (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America), Seventh-day Adventist. Languages spoken at the home: Spanish (Ministerio Hispano at Discovery Church, a nearby church).
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow 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.