Veteran services at Rawlings Funeral Home, Inc.
Veteran families in Sevierville, TN can turn to Rawlings Funeral Home, Inc. for honors and benefit coordination. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include on-site chapel and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,140 for basic burial and $1,295 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burials, cremation services, memorial services, veterans services, and direct cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Rawlings Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $1,295. That places direct cremation roughly 31% 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 East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery - Gov. John Sevier Hwy in TN, about 15 miles from Rawlings Funeral Home, Inc.. 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 does a funeral at Rawlings Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,295. 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 Rawlings Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Rawlings Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 212 Court Ave. in Sevierville, TN. You can reach the home at (865) 453-5556. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Rawlings Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
Rawlings Funeral Home, Inc. provides traditional funerals, burials, cremation services, memorial services, ash scattering services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Rawlings Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Rawlings Funeral Home, Inc. assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
What sets Rawlings Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Skilled and empathetic staff providing logistical and emotional support.
- Focus on personalization, incorporating meaningful details that reflect individual traditions, values, and stories.
- Transparency in pricing and service options, offering clear information for informed decisions.
- Deep roots in the Sevierville community, having assisted generations of local families since 1911.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burials
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Ash Scattering Services
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
- · Personalized Tributes
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.