Veteran services at Pittman Funeral Home
Pittman Funeral Home, located in Samson, AL, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include reception area and on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,390 for basic burial and $2,595 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial, cremation, veterans services, veterans headstones, and veterans burial flags. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Pittman Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,595. That places direct cremation roughly 39% 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 Barrancas National Cemetery Annex in FL, about 94 miles from Pittman 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 Pittman Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,595. 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 Pittman Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Pittman Funeral Home is located at 731 South State Highway 87 in Samson, AL. You can reach the home at (334) 898-7141. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Pittman Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Pittman Funeral Home provides traditional funeral service, pre-planning, grief support, burial, cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Pittman Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Pittman Funeral Home mentions flag presentation, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Pittman Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Apostolic, Pentecostal, Church of Christ families, among others.
What sets Pittman Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned and operated since 1934, with over 80 years of service in Geneva County.
- Features a third-generation Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer, Chad Whisnant.
- Operates two distinct locations: Geneva and Samson.
- Offers a comprehensive year-long daily grief support email program.
- Provides dedicated services for veterans, including assistance with burial flags and headstones.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
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- · Burial
Cremation
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On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Family Owned & Operated
- · Veterans
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Apostolic, Pentecostal, 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.