Veteran services at Rich & Thompson Funeral & Cremation Services
Rich & Thompson Funeral & Cremation Services, located in Burlington, NC, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Rich & Thompson Funeral Service provides specialized services for military service members and veterans. This includes coordinating military tribute services and assisting families with obtaining VA burial benefits. These benefits can include a United States flag to drape over the casket or accompany the urn, headstones, markers, or medallions from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and Presidential Memorial Certificates. They also facilitate Military Funeral Honors, which typically involve the folding and presentation of the U.S. flag and the playing of Taps." On-site amenities include on-site chapel and ample parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,895 for basic burial and $2,245 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
On-site facilities of note include on-site chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Rich & Thompson Funeral & Cremation Services: direct cremation from $2,245. That places direct cremation roughly 21% above the North Carolina median ($1,850). 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 Danville National Cemetery in VA, approximately 34 miles from Rich & Thompson Funeral & Cremation Services. Rich & Thompson Funeral & Cremation Services can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
North Carolina has approximately 845 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Rich & Thompson Funeral & Cremation Services is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Rich & Thompson Funeral & Cremation Services cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,245. 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 Rich & Thompson Funeral & Cremation Services located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Rich & Thompson Funeral & Cremation Services is located at 306 Glenwood Ave. in Burlington, NC. You can reach the home at (336) 226-1622. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Rich & Thompson Funeral & Cremation Services offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Rich & Thompson Funeral & Cremation Services starts at $2,245. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Rich & Thompson Funeral & Cremation Services help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Rich & Thompson Funeral Service provides specialized services for military service members and veterans. This includes coordinating military tribute services and assisting families with obtaining VA burial benefits. These benefits can include a United States flag to drape over the casket or accompany the urn, headstones, markers, or medallions from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and Presidential Memorial Certificates. They also facilitate Military Funeral Honors, which typically involve the folding and presentation of the U.S. flag and the playing of Taps.
Which faith traditions does Rich & Thompson Funeral & Cremation Services accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (various denominations), Catholic families, among others.
What sets Rich & Thompson Funeral & Cremation Services apart
- Alamance County's oldest continuously operating funeral home, established in 1902.
- Offers a full range of services including traditional burials, ceremonial cremations, non-ceremonial cremations, and memorial services.
- Provides specialized veteran funeral services, including assistance with VA burial benefits and military honors.
- Offers pre-planning services to document personal wishes for future arrangements.
- Licensed funeral directors are available 24/7 for immediate assistance and can conduct arrangements in-home.
- Part of Carriage Services, Inc., a network of funeral and cemetery service providers.
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · North Carolina Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Cremation Association of North America
Specializations
- · Veteran services
- · Burial services
- · Cremation services
- · Personalized services
- · Life celebration services
- · Military tribute
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian (various denominations), Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.