Veteran services at Shives Funeral Home
Shives Funeral Home serves veteran families in Columbia, SC with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include trenholm road chapel, colonial chapel, and formal chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,645 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: veteran services, honoring life, cremation services, burial, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include trenholm road chapel, colonial chapel, and formal chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Fort Jackson National Cemetery in SC, about 4 miles from Shives 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 460 funeral homes in South Carolina. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
Does Shives Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Shives Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (803) 754-6290 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Shives Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Shives Funeral Home is located at 7600 Trenholm Road Ext in Columbia, SC. You can reach the home at (803) 754-6290. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Shives Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Shives Funeral Home provides funerals, obituaries, funeral planning, veteran services, honoring life, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Shives Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Shives Funeral Home mentions veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Shives Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Presbyterian, Methodist, Catholic, Baptist, Jewish families, among others.
What sets Shives Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned and operated since 1932, with a clear ownership timeline.
- Two distinct locations, including the Colonial Chapel with an on-site crematorium.
- Extensive online pre-planning tool, allowing for detailed end-of-life arrangements.
- Specialized veteran services, including assistance with burials at Fort Jackson National Cemetery.
- Emphasis on personalized services through tribute videos, custom printing, and memorial websites.
- Staff members are actively involved in local churches and community organizations.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · South Carolina Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Selected Independent Funeral Homes
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Presbyterian, Methodist, Catholic, Baptist, Jewish.
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.