Veteran services at Russell Funeral Home Inc
Russell Funeral Home Inc in Winston Salem, NC supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include russell funeral home chapel, mary rose russell chapel, and carl h. russell, sr. chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,375 for basic burial and $2,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include private graveside services 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 russell funeral home chapel, mary rose russell chapel, and carl h. russell, sr. 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 Russell Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $2,995. That places direct cremation roughly 62% 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 Salisbury National Cemetery Annex in NC, approximately 32 miles from Russell Funeral Home Inc. Russell 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. Russell Funeral Home Inc is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Russell Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,995. 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 Russell Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Russell Funeral Home Inc is located at 822 Carl Russell Avenue in Winston Salem, NC. You can reach the home at (336) 722-3459. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Russell Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
Russell Funeral Home Inc provides private family services, private graveside services, private visitations, funeral planning, memorial service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Russell Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Russell Funeral Home Inc assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does Russell Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, African Methodist Episcopal (AME), Christian (Non-denominational) families, among others.
What sets Russell Funeral Home Inc apart
- Multi-generational family ownership and operation since 1939, with multiple Russell family members actively involved in daily operations.
- The 1993 renovated facility features distinct architectural elements including a Tennessee Crab Orchard stone and brick exterior, a terrazzo floor, a water fountain, a botanical flower garden, and named chapels (Mary Rose Russell Chapel and Carl H. Russell, Sr. Chapel).
- Founder Carl H. Russell, Sr.'s legacy includes public service as an Alderman and Mayor Pro-tem of Winston-Salem.
- Carl H. Russell, Jr. was recognized as a "master embalmer" with "anointed hands," known for his exceptional skills in restorative art.
- Offers extensive grief resources through the "Griefwords Online Library," featuring articles from Dr. Alan Wolfelt and the Center for Loss and Life Transition.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Private Graveside Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · N.C. Funeral Directors Association
Specializations
- · Veteran services
- · Green burial
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, African Methodist Episcopal (AME), Christian (Non-denominational). 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.