Veteran services at Royal-Hall Funeral Home
Royal-Hall Funeral Home, located in Clinton, NC, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Royal-Hall Funeral Home specializes in Veterans Services, assisting with specific arrangements such as obtaining veterans' headstones and burial flags. They provide comprehensive support for military families." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,165 for basic burial and $1,860 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include veterans services, veterans headstones, veterans burial flags, cremation, traditional burial, and memorial service. 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 Royal-Hall Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,860. That places direct cremation roughly 1% 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 Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in NC, approximately 34 miles from Royal-Hall Funeral Home. Royal-Hall Funeral Home 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. Royal-Hall Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Royal-Hall Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,860. 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 Royal-Hall Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Royal-Hall Funeral Home is located at 301 Mckoy Street in Clinton, NC. You can reach the home at (910) 592-4127. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Royal-Hall Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Royal-Hall Funeral Home provides personalized services, pre-arrangements, veterans services, veterans headstones, veterans burial flags, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Royal-Hall Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Royal-Hall Funeral Home specializes in Veterans Services, assisting with specific arrangements such as obtaining veterans' headstones and burial flags. They provide comprehensive support for military families.
Which faith traditions does Royal-Hall Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Methodist, Holiness, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints families, among others.
What sets Royal-Hall Funeral Home apart
- Provides a year of daily grief support messages via email, extending care beyond the funeral service.
- Long-standing history in Clinton, North Carolina, operating since 1932 from a purpose-built facility.
- Specializes in Veterans Services, offering assistance with headstones and burial flags.
- Offers pre-arrangement services, allowing individuals to define their final wishes and alleviate family burden.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Methodist, Holiness, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. 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.