Sosebee Funeral Home

Veteran services at Sosebee Funeral Home

Sosebee Funeral Home in Canton, GA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Sosebee Funeral Home offers dedicated services for honoring veterans, including military honors. Former owner Norman Sosebee was a WWII veteran, and the funeral home displays his WWII memorabilia." 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.

Veteran-related services offered include honoring veterans, burial, and cremation. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

Published pricing at Sosebee Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,600. That places direct cremation roughly 37% 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 National Cemetery in GA, approximately 5 miles from Sosebee Funeral Home. Sosebee Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Sosebee Funeral Home also accommodates Lgbtq Affirming traditions for veterans whose religious or cultural observance shapes the service. Military honors can be integrated into the family's tradition with no conflict — the honor detail observes the family's pace.

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. Sosebee Funeral Home is among them.

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?

Sosebee Funeral Home offers dedicated services for honoring veterans, including military honors. Former owner Norman Sosebee was a WWII veteran, and the funeral home displays his WWII memorabilia.

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 & veteran services offered

★Honoring Veterans

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial

Cremation

· Cremation

On-site facilities

· Lounge Area

Affiliations & specializations

Specializations

· Honoring Veterans

Religious traditions & languages

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.

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How 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.