Veteran services at Smith-Sherwood Funeral Home
Smith-Sherwood Funeral Home serves veteran families in Sherwood, AR with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include spacious chapel, ample parking, and reception space available, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,010 for basic burial and $1,740 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, veteran services, and retiring a flag with honor. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include spacious chapel.
Published pricing at Smith-Sherwood Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,740. That places direct cremation roughly 9% above the Arkansas median ($1,600). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery at North Little Rock in AR, about 2 miles from Smith-Sherwood 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 385 funeral homes in Arkansas. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Smith-Sherwood Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,740. 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-Sherwood Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Smith-Sherwood Funeral Home is located at 7700 Hwy. 107 in Sherwood, AR. You can reach the home at (501) 834-1191. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Smith-Sherwood Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Smith-Sherwood Funeral Home provides custom services, immediate need, traditional services, cremation services, personalization, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Smith-Sherwood Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Smith-Sherwood Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Smith-Sherwood Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (non-denominational services available), Diverse faiths (accommodated through personalized and celebrant services) families, among others.
What sets Smith-Sherwood Funeral Home apart
- Three generations of family ownership, with the business founded in 1955.
- Expansion to eight locations across Central Arkansas under third-generation leadership.
- Recognition among the top one percent of funeral homes for customer service for eight consecutive years.
- Privately owned crematory on-site at the Sherwood location.
- Comprehensive veteran services through Veterans Funeral Care™, including assistance with VA claims, military honors, flag retirement ceremonies, and a dedicated military museum.
- Offering celebrant services for personalized ceremonies.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
- · Veterans Funeral Care™
- · Selected Independent Funeral Homes®
Specialties
- · Veteran services
- · Green cremation
- · Direct burial
- · Green burial
- · Multicultural services
- · Cremation services
- · Traditional burials
- · Pre-planning services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian (non-denominational services available), Diverse faiths (accommodated through personalized and celebrant services). Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.