Veteran services at Ricketson Funeral Home
Veteran families in Douglas, GA can turn to Ricketson Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. Published pricing lists $4,765 for basic burial and $1,895 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. It has a 4.7 rating from 23 reviews on Google.
The home lists these veteran-related services: honoring life services and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Ricketson Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,895. That places direct cremation roughly 0% above the Georgia median ($1,895). 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 Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Glennville in GA, about 63 miles from Ricketson 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.
Ricketson Funeral Home has a 4.7-star rating from 23 Google reviews.
We list about 780 funeral homes in Georgia. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Ricketson Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,895. 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 Ricketson Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Ricketson Funeral Home is located at 305 West Ward St. in Douglas, GA. You can reach the home at (912) 384-1155. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Ricketson Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Ricketson Funeral Home provides pre-planning, honoring life services, grief support, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Ricketson Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Ricketson Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
How do families rate Ricketson Funeral Home?
Ricketson Funeral Home holds a 4.7-star rating across 23 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Ricketson Funeral Home apart
- Emphasis on pre-planning to ease family burdens.
- Focus on telling the unique life stories of loved ones through personalized services.
- Described as a "one-of-a-kind place" designed to "revolutionize the way people think about funeral service."
- Offers a "365 Daily Affirmations" email program for ongoing grief support.
Military and veteran services listed
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · In-Ground Burial
- · Mausoleum
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
What families have said
Up to five Google reviews of Ricketson Funeral Home, shown as written. Reviews that mention veterans, military service, honors, a flag or a cemetery come first, then the highest-rated.
“We couldn't have asked for more loving and caring service. During my mother's passing, the entire staff went above and beyond to help us with this difficult time. Such professionalism and compassion.”
“The entire staff was so helpful throughout my mother's service. From the viewing to grave side the Ricketson's and staff helped me traverse a very sad time in my life. My mother asked only to take her home to Douglas to be with her mom and dad and the Ricketsons helped me achieve that, her final wish. I love you so much Mom, I will see you soon.”
“Ricketson's Funeral Home showed our family the most compassion and thoughtfulness during the loss of our father. The entire staff has our most heartfelt thanks for their service in our time of sorrow.”
“Ricketson’s Funeral Home provided the support we needed during the loss of my father. I can not say enough good things about the professionalism, care, attention to detail to everything! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!”
“They have always been extremely amazing with our family! They always seem genuinely sympathetic and trying their best to ease the burden of your loss.”
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.