Veteran services at Richardson Funeral Home, Inc.
Veteran families in Marion, SC can turn to Richardson Funeral Home, Inc. for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "The funeral home's website does not explicitly list specific veteran services. However, federal benefits for eligible veterans' funeral expenses may be available through the VA." Published pricing lists $4,295 for basic burial and $2,465 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include burial and cremation. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include palmetto memorial gardens cemetery. 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 Richardson Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,800. That places direct cremation roughly 56% above the South Carolina median ($1,795). 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 Florence National Cemetery Annex in SC, approximately 22 miles from Richardson Funeral Home, Inc.. Richardson Funeral Home, Inc. can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
South Carolina has approximately 460 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Richardson Funeral Home, Inc. is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Richardson Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,800. 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 Richardson Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Richardson Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 1936 Senator Gasque Rd. in Marion, SC. You can reach the home at (843) 423-5100. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Richardson Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
Richardson Funeral Home, Inc. provides pre-planning, burial, cremation, mausoleum entombment, visitation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Richardson Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The funeral home's website does not explicitly list specific veteran services. However, federal benefits for eligible veterans' funeral expenses may be available through the VA.
Which faith traditions does Richardson Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Christian (general denominations) families, among others.
What sets Richardson Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- On-site Palmetto Memorial Gardens Cemetery and Mausoleum, offering integrated funeral and interment services.
- Long-standing history in Marion, SC, established in 1951 and under Richardson family ownership since 1970.
- Comprehensive service offerings including traditional burial, cremation, and mausoleum entombment options.
- Family-operated business with Jerry and Jason Richardson as owners/operators.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Committal
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Christian (general denominations). 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.