Veteran services at Small's Mortuary
Veteran families in Daphne, AL can turn to Small's Mortuary for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Small's Mortuary offers specialized veteran services that include the presentation of the United States flag, the playing of Taps, and military honors reflecting the veteran's rank, branch, and years of service. They also assist families with understanding available benefits and required documentation for veteran memorialization." On-site amenities include chapel, ample parking, and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,775 for basic burial and $1,295 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services and veteran services. 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 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 Small's Mortuary: direct cremation from $1,295. That places direct cremation roughly 31% below the Alabama median ($1,870). 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 Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Spanish Fort in AL, approximately 9 miles from Small's Mortuary. Small's Mortuary can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Alabama has approximately 479 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Small's Mortuary is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Small's Mortuary cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,295. 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 Small's Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Small's Mortuary is located at 8822 County Road 64 in Daphne, AL. You can reach the home at (251) 990-3929. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Small's Mortuary offer veteran families?
Small's Mortuary provides celebration of life services, traditional funeral services, pre-planning services, cremation services, veteran services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Small's Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Small's Mortuary offers specialized veteran services that include the presentation of the United States flag, the playing of Taps, and military honors reflecting the veteran's rank, branch, and years of service. They also assist families with understanding available benefits and required documentation for veteran memorialization.
Which faith traditions does Small's Mortuary accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (Baptist), All faiths, religions, and nationalities (general accommodation) families, among others.
What sets Small's Mortuary apart
- Owns and operates its own crematory, ensuring loved ones remain in their direct care.
- Possesses the only custom vintage hearse in the state of Alabama.
- Features the Irene J. Small Family Center and Jubilee Room for receptions and events.
- Maintains a fleet of luxury Cadillac and Mercedes-Benz vehicles for family transportation.
- Engages in active community involvement and sponsorships, including support for first responders and Alzheimer's awareness.
- Leadership includes C'aracher (CJ) Small, Jr., an elected member of the Mobile City Council.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association
- · State Funeral Directors and Morticians Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Matthews Children’s Foundation
Specializations
- · Veteran Services
- · Serves All Faiths, Religions And Nationalities
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian (Baptist), All faiths, religions, and nationalities (general accommodation). Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.