Veteran services at Rudder Funeral Home
Rudder Funeral Home serves veteran families in Bridgeport, AL with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,155 for basic burial and $1,630 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, memorial services, and cemetery plans. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Rudder Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,630. That places direct cremation roughly 13% below the Alabama median ($1,870). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Chattanooga National Cemetery in TN, about 35 miles from Rudder Funeral Home. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
We list about 479 funeral homes in Alabama. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Rudder Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,630. 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 Rudder Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Rudder Funeral Home is located at 1552 County Road 94 in Bridgeport, AL. You can reach the home at (256) 495-2975. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Rudder Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Rudder Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation, memorial services, pre-planning, cemetery plans, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Rudder Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Rudder Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Rudder Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Cumberland Presbyterian, Baptist, Methodist, Catholic, Seventh-day Adventist families, among others.
What sets Rudder Funeral Home apart
- Five generations of continuous family ownership and operation since 1914.
- Multiple facility locations in Stevenson, Scottsboro, and Bridgeport, Alabama.
- 24/7/365 availability for immediate assistance and support.
- Customizable memorial services designed to reflect each individual's life.
- Comprehensive pre-planning options, including an online planning tool.
- Extensive grief support resources, such as interactive aftercare videos, daily email affirmations, and specialized guides for adults and children.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Alabama Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Scottsboro Rotary Club
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Cumberland Presbyterian, Baptist, Methodist, Catholic, Seventh-day Adventist, Advent Christian Church, Church of Christ, Church of God. Languages spoken at the home: English.
How to request military funeral honors
By law (10 U.S.C. § 1491), an eligible veteran's funeral can include, on request, an honors detail of at least two service members who fold and present the U.S. flag to the family and play Taps. The funeral director usually makes the request and will need the veteran's DD214 or other discharge papers.
VA suggests asking at least 48 to 72 hours before the service. More on what honors include and how to request them.