Veteran services at Shelton Funeral Home
Shelton Funeral Home in Trenton, TN supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include funeral chapels and main chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,300 for basic burial and $1,650 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial services, immediate burials, and direct cremations. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include funeral chapels, video memorials, and main chapel.
Published pricing at Shelton Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,650. That places direct cremation roughly 12% below the Tennessee median ($1,865). 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 Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads in TN, about 34 miles from Shelton 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 641 funeral homes in Tennessee. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Shelton Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,650. 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 Shelton Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Shelton Funeral Home is located at 415 South College St. in Trenton, TN. You can reach the home at (731) 855-1621. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Shelton Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Shelton Funeral Home provides traditional funeral services, memorial services, immediate burials, direct cremations, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Shelton Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Shelton Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Shelton Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist families, among others.
What sets Shelton Funeral Home apart
- Oldest family-owned funeral home in Gibson County, established in 1905.
- Multi-generational family ownership and management, with the Shelton and Hunt families united by marriage.
- Operates two full-service funeral homes in Trenton and Humboldt, Tennessee.
- Facilities include a dedicated children's room and options for video memorials.
- Offers an extensive online grief library with resources from Dr. Alan Wolfelt.
- All facilities are handicapped accessible.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Immediate Burials
Cremation
- · Direct Cremations
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Have the Talk of a Lifetime
Specialties
- · Burial Services
- · Cremation Services
- · Funeral Services
- · Veterans Services
- · Green Cremation
- · Direct Burial
- · Full Service Funeral
- · Funeral Planning
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist.
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.