Veteran services at Ridgeway Funeral Home
Veteran families in Paris, TN can turn to Ridgeway Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Ridgeway Funeral Home offers specialized Veterans Services, assisting families with arrangements that honor the service of their loved ones. This includes guidance on benefits and appropriate ceremonies for U.S. military veterans." Published pricing lists $4,495 for basic burial and $2,185 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services and veterans services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Ridgeway Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,185. That places direct cremation roughly 17% above the Tennessee median ($1,865). 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 Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads in TN, approximately 35 miles from Ridgeway Funeral Home. Ridgeway Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Tennessee has approximately 641 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Ridgeway Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Ridgeway Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,185. 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 Ridgeway Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Ridgeway Funeral Home is located at 201 Dunlap St. in Paris, TN. You can reach the home at (731) 642-2121. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Ridgeway Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Ridgeway Funeral Home provides immediate need, traditional services, cremation services, personalization, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Ridgeway Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Ridgeway Funeral Home offers specialized Veterans Services, assisting families with arrangements that honor the service of their loved ones. This includes guidance on benefits and appropriate ceremonies for U.S. military veterans.
Which faith traditions does Ridgeway Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for United Methodist, Pentecostal, Assemblies of God, Catholic, Baptist families, among others.
What sets Ridgeway Funeral Home apart
- Commitment to upholding high ethical and professional standards.
- Highly trained associates focused on personalized and dedicated service.
- Ability to personalize both traditional and non-traditional ceremonies.
- Comprehensive pre-planning services with flexible funding options to alleviate family burden.
- Specialized services for veterans.
- Extensive grief support resources, including a year of weekly messages.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: United Methodist, Pentecostal, Assemblies of God, Catholic, Baptist. 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.