Veteran services at Sims Funeral Home Inc
For veterans in Douglas, GA, Sims Funeral Home Inc coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation and government headstones. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,775 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Glennville in GA, about 63 miles from Sims Funeral Home Inc. 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 780 funeral homes in Georgia. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
Does Sims Funeral Home Inc publish funeral prices?
Sims Funeral Home Inc has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (912) 384-1234 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Sims Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Sims Funeral Home Inc is located at 201 Peterson Avenue North in Douglas, GA. You can reach the home at (912) 384-1234. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Sims Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
Sims Funeral Home Inc provides personalized services, online memorials, tribute videos, funeral fund donations, ordering flowers, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Sims Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Sims Funeral Home Inc mentions flag presentation and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Sims Funeral Home Inc apart
- Five generations of continuous family ownership and operation.
- Comprehensive digital memorialization services, including interactive online memorials, personalized tribute videos, and online funeral fund donations.
- Provision of a year of daily grief support emails to families.
- Dedicated resources and assistance for veterans regarding headstones, burial flags, and benefits overview.
Military and veteran services listed
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.