Veteran services at Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home, Inc.
Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home, Inc. serves veteran families in North Little Rock, AR with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Smith Family Funeral Homes offers comprehensive Veteran Services, including assistance with benefits, specialized ceremonies, and the 'Retiring A Flag With Honor' program. They are a proud member of Veterans Funeral Care™ and are committed to serving military families with respect." Published pricing lists $5,575 for basic burial and $2,725 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, veteran services, and retiring a flag with honor. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,590. That places direct cremation roughly 62% above the Arkansas median ($1,600). 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 Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery at North Little Rock in AR, approximately 5 miles from Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home, Inc.. Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home, Inc. can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Arkansas has approximately 385 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home, Inc. is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,590. 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 Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 1921 Main St. in North Little Rock, AR. You can reach the home at (501) 758-1170. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home, Inc. provides custom services, immediate need, traditional services, cremation services, personalization, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Smith Family Funeral Homes offers comprehensive Veteran Services, including assistance with benefits, specialized ceremonies, and the 'Retiring A Flag With Honor' program. They are a proud member of Veterans Funeral Care™ and are committed to serving military families with respect.
Which faith traditions does Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Nine locations across Central Arkansas, providing extensive regional coverage.
- A multi-generational family business, founded in 1955 by Clifford Smith, now led by Jeff and Leslie Smith.
- Operates a privately owned crematory at the North Little Rock location.
- Recognized among the top one percent of funeral homes for customer service for eight consecutive years.
- Offers Certified Life Celebrant services for personalized ceremonies.
- Affiliated with National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), Veterans Funeral Care™, and Selected Independent Funeral Homes®.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
- · Veterans Funeral Care™
- · Selected Independent Funeral Homes®
Specializations
- · Cremation Specialist
- · Certified Life Celebrant
- · Pre-Arrangement Consultant
- · Pastoral Care
- · Embalmer
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian, Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.