Robertson County Funeral Home

Veteran services at Robertson County Funeral Home

Veteran families in Springfield, TN can turn to Robertson County Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Robertson County Funeral Home provides specialized services for veterans, including assistance with obtaining veteran headstones and burial flags. They offer a dedicated 'Veterans Overview' section on their website detailing these provisions." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,695 for basic burial and $2,395 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include memorial service, burial, cremation, and veterans services. 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 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 Robertson County Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,395. That places direct cremation roughly 28% 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 Nashville National Cemetery in TN, approximately 19 miles from Robertson County Funeral Home. Robertson County 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. Robertson County Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Robertson County Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,395. 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 Robertson County Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Robertson County Funeral Home is located at 2201 Memorial Boulevard in Springfield, TN. You can reach the home at (615) 384-0036. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Robertson County Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Robertson County Funeral Home provides funeral service, memorial service, burial, cremation, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Robertson County Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Robertson County Funeral Home provides specialized services for veterans, including assistance with obtaining veteran headstones and burial flags. They offer a dedicated 'Veterans Overview' section on their website detailing these provisions.

Which faith traditions does Robertson County Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Cumberland Presbyterian, Catholic families, among others.

What sets Robertson County Funeral Home apart

Locally owned and operated, with all staff residing in Robertson County.
Large chapel capacity, seating up to 450 guests.
Comprehensive online grief support resources, including a year of daily email messages and external links.
Detailed online funeral etiquette guide to assist visitors.
Offers the 'BeRemembered' platform for individuals to record life stories and plan end-of-life celebrations.

Military & veteran services offered

★Memorial Service

★Veterans Services

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial

Cremation

· Cremation

On-site facilities

· Four State Rooms

· Chapel

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Tennessee Funeral Directors Association

Specializations

· Veterans Services

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Cumberland Presbyterian, Catholic.

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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.

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How 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.