Veteran services at Sosebee Funeral Home
Sosebee Funeral Home in Canton, GA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. Published pricing lists $5,600 for basic burial and $2,600 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: honoring veterans, burial, and cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Sosebee Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,600. That places direct cremation roughly 37% above the Georgia median ($1,895). 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 Georgia National Cemetery in GA, about 5 miles from Sosebee 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.
Sosebee Funeral Home lists these traditions and communities: Lgbtq Affirming. Military funeral honors can be part of a religious service; tell the director the order you want.
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
What does a funeral at Sosebee Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,600. 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 Sosebee Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Sosebee Funeral Home is located at 191 Jarvis Street in Canton, GA. You can reach the home at (770) 479-2131. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Sosebee Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Sosebee Funeral Home provides service options, service pricing, personalization, honoring veterans, preplanning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Sosebee Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Sosebee Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Sosebee Funeral Home apart
- Established in 1940, it is a multi-generational family-founded business with a long history in Cherokee County.
- The lounge area displays Norman Sosebee's personal collection of World War II memorabilia and Cherokee County historical artifacts.
- Current owner Casey Guyton has been with the funeral home since 1997, ensuring continuity of service philosophy.
- Offers a variety of payment options including eChecks, major credit cards, crowdfunding, and assistance with life insurance claims.
- Provides LGBTQ+ Affirming services, demonstrating a commitment to culturally sensitive care for all families.
- Norman Sosebee, a former owner, was a WWII veteran and served as Cherokee County Coroner for 28 years.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Honoring Veterans
Religious traditions and languages
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.