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 its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. 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). 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 Fort Mitchell National Cemetery in AL, about 29 miles from Peterson & Williams Funeral Home. 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 479 funeral homes in Alabama. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
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?
In its own description of its veteran services, Peterson & Williams Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
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 and veteran services listed
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Garland Memorial Cemeteries
- · Garland Memorial Park
- · Mills Cemetery
- · Masonic Cemetery
- · Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
- · Big Springs Cemetery
- · Big A Cemetery
- · Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America), Seventh-day Adventist. Languages spoken at the home: Spanish (Ministerio Hispano at Discovery Church, a nearby church).
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.