Veteran services at Ramey Funeral Home
Ramey Funeral Home, located in Saluda, SC, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. Published pricing lists $6,230 for basic burial and $4,020 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Ramey Funeral Home: direct cremation from $4,020. That places direct cremation roughly 124% above the South Carolina median ($1,795). 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 Fort Jackson National Cemetery in SC, about 53 miles from Ramey 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 460 funeral homes in South Carolina. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Ramey Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $4,020. 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 Ramey Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Ramey Funeral Home is located at 202 North Rudolph Street in Saluda, SC. You can reach the home at (864) 445-2366. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Ramey Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Ramey Funeral Home provides pre-planning services, personalized funeral services, funeral service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Ramey Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Ramey Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Ramey Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (various denominations) families, among others.
What sets Ramey Funeral Home apart
- Emphasis on pre-planning services to ease family burden.
- Commitment to personalized funeral services that reflect individual life stories.
- Facility designed to be a unique, warm, and comfortable space, aiming to revolutionize perceptions of funeral service.
- Specialization in Veterans & Military Honors services.
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veteran services
- · Military Honors services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian (various denominations).
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.