Veteran services at Platt's Funeral Home
For veterans in Augusta, GA, Platt's Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Platt's Funeral & Cremation Services offers comprehensive support for veterans and their families. Their team assists with navigating military honors and benefits, ensuring that every veteran receives a dignified and respectful funeral service that commemorates their legacy and commitment to the country. They also provide assistance with the application process for funeral and burial benefits." On-site amenities include spacious chapel and ample parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $7,030 for basic burial and $2,720 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include traditional burial, cremation, veterans services, memorial service, and graveside service. 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 spacious chapel and reflection garden. 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 Platt's Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,595. That places direct cremation roughly 37% above the Georgia median ($1,895). 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 M.J. Dolly Cooper Veterans Cemetery in SC, approximately 71 miles from Platt's Funeral Home. Platt's Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Georgia has approximately 780 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Platt's Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Platt's 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 Platt's Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Platt's Funeral Home is located at 721 Crawford Ave. in Augusta, GA. You can reach the home at (706) 733-3636. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Platt's Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Platt's Funeral Home provides traditional burial, cremation, veterans services, personalization, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Platt's Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Platt's Funeral & Cremation Services offers comprehensive support for veterans and their families. Their team assists with navigating military honors and benefits, ensuring that every veteran receives a dignified and respectful funeral service that commemorates their legacy and commitment to the country. They also provide assistance with the application process for funeral and burial benefits.
Which faith traditions does Platt's Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for All faiths and cultures (as stated by the funeral home) families, among others.
What sets Platt's Funeral Home apart
- Georgia's First Funeral Home, established in 1837
- Sixth-generation family-owned and operated business
- Two full-service locations in Augusta and Evans, Georgia
- Privately owned on-site crematory
- Emphasis on personalized services, encouraging unique tributes with personal items and media
- Dedicated support for veterans, including assistance with military honors and benefits
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Kiwanis
- · Historic Augusta
- · Morris Museum of Art
- · Columbia County Chamber
- · Augusta Country Club
- · Academy of Graduate Embalmers of Georgia
Specializations
- · Veterans Services
- · Serving All Faiths, Cultures, and Backgrounds
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: All faiths and cultures (as stated by the funeral home). Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.