Veteran services at Rosadale Funeral Parlor
For veterans in Charlotte, NC, Rosadale Funeral Parlor coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "House of Rosadale Home Of Funerals provides comprehensive veteran services, assisting families in securing entitled benefits and coordinating Military Funeral Honors. These honors include the folding and presentation of the United States flag and the playing of Taps by an Armed Forces detail." On-site amenities include reception rooms, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,100 for basic burial and $1,200 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Rosadale Funeral Parlor: direct cremation from $1,690. That places direct cremation roughly 9% below 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 Salisbury National Cemetery Annex in NC, approximately 36 miles from Rosadale Funeral Parlor. Rosadale Funeral Parlor 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. Rosadale Funeral Parlor is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Rosadale Funeral Parlor cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,690. 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 Rosadale Funeral Parlor located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Rosadale Funeral Parlor is located at 5216 East Independence Boulevard in Charlotte, NC. You can reach the home at (704) 596-1929. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Rosadale Funeral Parlor offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Rosadale Funeral Parlor starts at $1,690. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Rosadale Funeral Parlor help veterans with VA burial benefits?
House of Rosadale Home Of Funerals provides comprehensive veteran services, assisting families in securing entitled benefits and coordinating Military Funeral Honors. These honors include the folding and presentation of the United States flag and the playing of Taps by an Armed Forces detail.
What sets Rosadale Funeral Parlor apart
- Highly-rated for professionalism, kindness, and attentiveness of staff (4.6 stars from 32 reviews).
- Emphasis on creating unique and meaningful ceremonies tailored to the individual.
- Offers pre-planning options for funeral and cremation services.
- Dedicated veteran services, assisting with securing benefits and coordinating Military Funeral Honors.
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- · NC Board of Funeral Service
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- · Veteran services
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.