Veteran services at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home
Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home serves veteran families in Huntersville, NC with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include reception center, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $7,875 for basic burial and $2,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: simple cremation, memorial cremation, traditional cremation, graveside burial service, classic burial, and online memorials. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,745. That places direct cremation roughly 6% below the North Carolina median ($1,850). 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 Salisbury National Cemetery Annex in NC, about 26 miles from Raymer-Kepner 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 845 funeral homes in North Carolina. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Raymer-Kepner 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 Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home is located at 16901 Old Statesville Road in Huntersville, NC. You can reach the home at (704) 892-9669. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home provides simple cremation, memorial cremation, aquamation, traditional cremation, graveside burial service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, United Methodist, Baptist families, among others.
What sets Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home apart
- Over 180 years of family funeral service experience through the Kepner family.
- Fourth and fifth-generation licensed funeral directors on staff.
- Operates the first on-site crematory in North Mecklenburg County (opened October 1, 2012).
- Offers Aquamation (gentle water cremation) services.
- Provides a dedicated Reception Center with catering options for post-service gatherings.
- Offers one year of free daily grief support emails to families.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Burial Service
- · Classic Burial
Cremation
- · Simple Cremation
- · Aquamation
- · Traditional Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Selected Independent Funeral Homes
- · North Carolina Funeral Directors Assoc.
Specialties
- · Cremation services (on-site, Cremation With Confidence™ Guarantee)
- · Traditional Funeral & Burial Services
- · Pre-planning services
- · Life Celebrants
- · Online Memorials
- · Tribute Videos
- · Ordering Flowers
- · Sharing Service Details
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, United Methodist, Baptist. Languages spoken at the home: Spanish.
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.