Veteran services at Premier Sharp Funeral Home
Premier Sharp Funeral Home serves veteran families in Oliver Springs, TN with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Sharp Funeral Home offers specialized veteran services. Funeral Assistant Ed Adcock is a retired Air Force veteran and a licensed pre-need agent. The funeral home also provides links and information related to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) organization." Published pricing lists $4,265 for basic burial and $1,745 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, burial services, and veteran services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Premier Sharp Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,745. That places direct cremation roughly 6% below the Tennessee median ($1,865). 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 Knoxville National Cemetery in TN, approximately 24 miles from Premier Sharp Funeral Home. Premier Sharp Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Tennessee has approximately 641 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Premier Sharp Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Premier Sharp Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,745. 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 Premier Sharp Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Premier Sharp Funeral Home is located at 209 Roane Street in Oliver Springs, TN. You can reach the home at (865) 435-7261. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Premier Sharp Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Premier Sharp Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation services, burial services, veteran services, specialty funeral services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Premier Sharp Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Sharp Funeral Home offers specialized veteran services. Funeral Assistant Ed Adcock is a retired Air Force veteran and a licensed pre-need agent. The funeral home also provides links and information related to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) organization.
Which faith traditions does Premier Sharp Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (various denominations) families, among others.
What sets Premier Sharp Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned and operated since 1938, serving the community for generations.
- Facility features antique Victorian-era furniture alongside modern amenities, including an on-site chapel and handicap accessibility.
- Staff includes highly experienced professionals, such as Christopher H. Biecker with 47 years in the funeral profession.
- Specialization in veteran services, supported by a retired Air Force veteran on staff who is also a licensed pre-need agent.
- Comprehensive pre-planning services that address financial aspects like life insurance and Medicaid exemptions, with plans that are 100% transferable nationwide.
- Accepts CareCredit for flexible financing options.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · CareCredit
Specializations
- · Veterans
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian (various denominations).
Branches of service supported
Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Premier Sharp Funeral Home has documented experience supporting the following branches:
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.