Veteran services at Piedmont Funeral Home
For veterans in Lexington, NC, Piedmont Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Piedmont Funeral Home & Crematory assists veterans in accessing deserved benefits and provides services that honor their sacrifice and commitment." On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,495 for basic burial and $1,775 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, memorial service, graveside service, burial services, and veterans services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include on-site chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Piedmont Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,775. That places direct cremation roughly 4% below the North Carolina median ($1,850). 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 Salisbury National Cemetery Annex in NC, approximately 16 miles from Piedmont Funeral Home. Piedmont Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
North Carolina has approximately 845 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Piedmont Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Piedmont Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,775. 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 Piedmont Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Piedmont Funeral Home is located at 405 South Main Street in Lexington, NC. You can reach the home at (336) 248-2366. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Piedmont Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Piedmont Funeral Home provides cremation services, traditional funeral service, memorial service, graveside service, burial services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Piedmont Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Piedmont Funeral Home & Crematory assists veterans in accessing deserved benefits and provides services that honor their sacrifice and commitment.
Which faith traditions does Piedmont Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian, Episcopal families, among others.
What sets Piedmont Funeral Home apart
- Over 100 years of continuous operation, established in 1913.
- Locally owned and operated by the Briggs and Jernigan families since 2001.
- Features an on-site crematory, ensuring continuous care for loved ones.
- Offers personalized services including tribute videos, keepsakes, and live streaming.
- Leadership, such as President Daniel L. Briggs, is deeply involved in local and state civic organizations.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · North Carolina Funeral Directors Association
- · North Carolina Board of Funeral Service
- · NC Cremation Association
Specializations
- · Grief Support
- · Children & Grief
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian, Episcopal.
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.