Veteran services at Rose and Graham Funeral Home, Inc.
For veterans in Benson, NC, Rose and Graham Funeral Home, Inc. coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Rose & Graham Funeral Home offers specialized Veterans Services, assisting families in securing benefits and providing services designed to honor those who have served the country." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies.
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.
On-site facilities of note include chapel and hills of the neuse memory gardens. 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 Rose and Graham Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,378. That places direct cremation roughly 29% above 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 Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery in NC, approximately 24 miles from Rose and Graham Funeral Home, Inc.. Rose and Graham Funeral Home, Inc. 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. Rose and Graham Funeral Home, Inc. is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Rose and Graham Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,378. 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 Rose and Graham Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Rose and Graham Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 301 West Main St. in Benson, NC. You can reach the home at (919) 894-3131. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Rose and Graham Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
Rose and Graham Funeral Home, Inc. provides traditional services, cremation services, veterans services, personalization, advanced planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Rose and Graham Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Rose & Graham Funeral Home offers specialized Veterans Services, assisting families in securing benefits and providing services designed to honor those who have served the country.
What sets Rose and Graham Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Over 117 years of continuous operation under local ownership, maintaining a strong family legacy.
- Three distinct funeral home locations in Benson, Coats, and Four Oaks, serving a wider regional area.
- Specialized Veterans Services, including assistance with benefits and tailored ceremonies.
- Extensive personalization options, such as tribute videos, keepsakes, and live streaming for services.
- Comprehensive grief support resources, including online tools and guidance on children and grief.
- Acceptance of various payment options, including insurance assignments and pre-paid plans, with financing available.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Benson Area Chamber of Commerce
- · Four Oaks Chamber of Commerce
Specializations
- · Veterans 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.