Veteran services at Shuler Funeral Home
Shuler Funeral Home in Hendersonville, NC supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Shuler Funeral Home offers specialized services for veterans, including assistance with military honors and resources." On-site amenities include reception rooms and large chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,735 for basic burial and $2,620 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include veterans services, cremation arrangements, cremation services, cremation selections, and memorial options. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include columbarium niches and large chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Shuler Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,620. That places direct cremation roughly 42% above the North Carolina median ($1,850). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in NC, approximately 20 miles from Shuler Funeral Home. Shuler Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
North Carolina has approximately 845 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Shuler Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Shuler Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,620. 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 Shuler Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Shuler Funeral Home is located at 125 Orrs Camp Road in Hendersonville, NC. You can reach the home at (828) 693-5220. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Shuler Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Shuler Funeral Home provides services, preplanning, personalization, vehicles, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Shuler Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Shuler Funeral Home offers specialized services for veterans, including assistance with military honors and resources.
Which faith traditions does Shuler Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (various denominations), Jewish families, among others.
What sets Shuler Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned and operated in Hendersonville, NC
- Licensed directors available 24/7
- On-site crematory with Secure ID View for confirmed identifications
- Multiple payment options, including affordable payment plans and crowdfunding
- Live-streaming options and digital arrangements
- Facilities include reception rooms and catering options
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Arrangements
- · Cremation Services
- · Cremation Selections
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association (Pursuit of Excellence Award)
- · Treasured Memories Network
Specializations
- · Honoring Veterans
- · Preplanning
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian (various denominations), Jewish.
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow honors are coordinated
Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.
For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.