Veteran services at Sayland Funeral Home
Sayland Funeral Home, located in Maysville, NC, assists those who served and their families. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists $4,595 for basic burial and $2,225 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: veterans services, memorial options, cremation arrangements, cremation services, cremation selections, and preplan a cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Sayland Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,225. That places direct cremation roughly 20% above the North Carolina median ($1,850). 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 Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in NC, about 15 miles from Sayland 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 845 funeral homes in North Carolina. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Sayland Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,225. 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 Sayland Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Sayland Funeral Home is located at Po Box 298 in Maysville, NC. You can reach the home at (910) 743-4161. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Sayland Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Sayland Funeral Home provides preplanning, personalization, vehicles, veterans services, aftercare, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Sayland Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Sayland Funeral Home 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.
What sets Sayland Funeral Home apart
- Over 45 years of experience serving Maysville and surrounding communities.
- Emphasis on personalization and affordability, rather than standardized services, to meet family wishes and financial limitations.
- Operates its own on-site crematory, ensuring continuous care for the deceased.
- Dedicated services and resources specifically for veterans.
- Staff available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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- · Cremation Arrangements
- · Cremation Services
- · Cremation Selections
- · Preplan a Cremation
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- · Veterans Services
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.