Veteran services at Snows Memorial Chapel
Veteran families in Macon, GA can turn to Snows Memorial Chapel for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Snow's Funerals and Cremations At Macon Memorial Park offers specialized veterans planning services and features a dedicated veterans cemetery section within Macon Memorial Park Cemetery. The cemetery is home to a POW/MIA memorial and a Macon Volunteers memorial, honoring military service. They also participate in Memorial Day and Veterans Day services, decorating the property with flags and hosting events with military officials." On-site amenities include large-capacity chapel, flexible chapel space, and multiple chapels, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,690 for basic burial and $3,670 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Reviewers give it 4.9 stars over 31 write-ups.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, traditional burial, veterans planning, and cemetery flower arrangement delivery. 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 large-capacity chapel, veterans cemetery section, flexible chapel space, multiple chapels, and cremation niches. 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 Snows Memorial Chapel: direct cremation from $3,395. That places direct cremation roughly 79% above the Georgia median ($1,895). 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 Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Milledgeville in GA, approximately 28 miles from Snows Memorial Chapel. Snows Memorial Chapel can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Snows Memorial Chapel holds a 4.9-star rating from 31 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
Georgia has approximately 780 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Snows Memorial Chapel is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Snows Memorial Chapel cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,395. 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 Snows Memorial Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Snows Memorial Chapel is located at 3077 Pio Nono Avenue in Macon, GA. You can reach the home at (561) 582-3389. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Snows Memorial Chapel offer veteran families?
Snows Memorial Chapel provides cremation, traditional burial, celebration of life, funeral service video production, catered events, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Snows Memorial Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Snow's Funerals and Cremations At Macon Memorial Park offers specialized veterans planning services and features a dedicated veterans cemetery section within Macon Memorial Park Cemetery. The cemetery is home to a POW/MIA memorial and a Macon Volunteers memorial, honoring military service. They also participate in Memorial Day and Veterans Day services, decorating the property with flags and hosting events with military officials.
Which faith traditions does Snows Memorial Chapel accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian, Catholic, Buddhist, Hindu, Jewish families, among others.
How do families rate Snows Memorial Chapel?
Snows Memorial Chapel holds a 4.9-star rating across 31 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Snows Memorial Chapel apart
- A 100% service guarantee, promising a refund for any unsatisfactory aspect of service.
- Highly personalized memorials, including unique funeral processions like a John Deere tractor or a race car, and fire truck ladder escorts.
- Bilingual team members and a certified funeral celebrant to create customized ceremonies.
- On-site 80-acre cemetery, Macon Memorial Park, offering diverse burial and mausoleum options, including dedicated veterans sections and unique memorials.
- Modern 18,000 square-foot facility, renovated in 2017, featuring a large chapel and flexible visitation rooms.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Ritual Washing
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specializations
- · Multicultural Funerals
- · Latin Music Selections
- · Ritual Washing
- · Veterans Planning
- · Personalized Memorials
- · Certified Funeral Celebrant
- · Bilingual Team Members
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian, Catholic, Buddhist, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish/Español.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Snows Memorial Chapel. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“I have had to use them twice and both times they have been amazing. Went above and beyond for my family and myself for anything we needed. Both burials and services were beautiful. I would only recommend and use Snows for any funeral needs. They make a very tough time, a little more bearable.”
“The funeral directors and staff at Snow's were very helpful, in the pre-planning, the funeral arrangements and the funeral itself. They were considerate, respectful and thoughtful throughout the entire process and afterwards as well. I would certainly recommend them to help plan and assist during one of the most trying and sad times you will ever experience.”
“The staff was extremely kind and compassionate. Very helpful in every process and patient. The bass road location was absolutely beautiful and perfect for the large crowd we expected for visitation. The funeral director and assistants were there every step on the way to make sure everything was perfect for us and our family.”
“Snow’s was a Blessing to me and our family during my husband’s death. The facility is beautiful comforting and peaceful. The staff genuinely cared that our needs and expectations were met and exceeded. I highly recommend Snow’s Memorial Chapel. Definitely a 5 star experience during a very difficult time.”
“The people at Snow’s were very patient and helped me make decisions. There was no pressure to select one thing over another. I would highly recommend Snow’s if you have a death in the family.”
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.