Premier Sharp Funeral Home

Veteran services at Premier Sharp Funeral Home

Premier Sharp Funeral Home serves veteran families in Oliver Springs, TN with military funeral planning. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. 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.

The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, burial services, and veteran services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Published pricing at Premier Sharp Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,745. That places direct cremation roughly 6% below the Tennessee median ($1,865). 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 Knoxville National Cemetery in TN, about 24 miles from Premier Sharp 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 641 funeral homes in Tennessee. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.

Frequently asked questions

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 and veteran services listed

Burial and cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations and specialties

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Christian (various denominations).

Branches of service mentioned

Premier Sharp Funeral Home's description of its services mentions these branches:

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.