Veteran services at Scot Ward Funeral Services
Scot Ward Funeral Services in Conyers, GA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. On-site amenities include reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $7,995 for basic burial and $1,555 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation and burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include green meadow memorial gardens.
Published pricing at Scot Ward Funeral Services: direct cremation from $1,555. That places direct cremation roughly 18% below the Georgia median ($1,895). 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 Georgia National Cemetery in GA, about 51 miles from Scot Ward Funeral Services. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Scot Ward Funeral Services lists these traditions and communities: Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Secular Humanist, and Lgbtq Affirming. Military funeral honors can be part of a religious service; tell the director the order you want.
We list about 780 funeral homes in Georgia. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Scot Ward Funeral Services cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,555. 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 Scot Ward Funeral Services located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Scot Ward Funeral Services is located at 699 Legion Road Northeast in Conyers, GA. You can reach the home at (770) 483-7216. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Scot Ward Funeral Services offer veteran families?
Scot Ward Funeral Services provides planning ahead, grief support, cremation, burial, online counseling, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Scot Ward Funeral Services help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Scot Ward Funeral Services mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Scot Ward Funeral Services apart
- Integrated facilities including Green Meadow Memorial Gardens and Butterfly Cremation Park on the same property.
- Extensive grief support resources, including 24/7 online counseling, group GriefShare sessions, and daily email affirmations.
- A family legacy in funeral service dating back to 1958 with Horis A. Ward, Sr.
- Dedicated veteran services, assisting with benefits, military honors, and memorialization for those who served.
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
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.