Veteran services at Shackleford-Howell Funeral Home
Shackleford-Howell Funeral Home serves veteran families in Fremont, NC with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and government headstones. On-site amenities include funeral home chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,605 for basic burial and $2,780 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: graveside service, cremation, cremation with funeral service, cremation with memorial service, immediate cremation, and veterans headstones. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include funeral home chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in NC, about 14 miles from Shackleford-Howell 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
Does Shackleford-Howell Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Shackleford-Howell Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (919) 242-4100 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Shackleford-Howell Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Shackleford-Howell Funeral Home is located at 102 North Pine Street in Fremont, NC. You can reach the home at (919) 242-4100. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Shackleford-Howell Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Shackleford-Howell Funeral Home provides traditional funeral service, visitation, graveside service, cremation, cremation with funeral service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Shackleford-Howell Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Shackleford-Howell Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Shackleford-Howell Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian denominations, Baptist, Methodist, Church of God, Church of Christ families, among others.
What sets Shackleford-Howell Funeral Home apart
- On-site crematory operated by their professional staff, ensuring privacy and dignity throughout the cremation process.
- Offers comprehensive pet cremation services through Animal Care Crematory, including individual cremation, pet urns, caskets, markers, and advance planning.
- Provides funeral financing options through LendingUSA, featuring a fast online application and no credit impact for checking rates.
- Offers ceremonial rental caskets, allowing families to have a traditional viewing and funeral service before cremation without the expense of purchasing a casket.
- Provides free, unlimited access to a licensed counselor through their SUNRISE aftercare program.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Cremation With Funeral Service
- · Immediate Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · LendingUSA
- · North Carolina Board Of Funeral Service
Specialties
- · All Faiths
- · Military Honors
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian denominations, Baptist, Methodist, Church of God, Church of Christ. 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.