Veteran services at Southern Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory
Southern Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory in Dothan, AL supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation and government headstones. On-site amenities include clearman chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,995 for basic burial and $1,220 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: veterans headstones, veterans burial flags, cremation, burial, and memorial service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include clearman chapel.
Published pricing at Southern Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory: direct cremation from $1,595. That places direct cremation roughly 15% below the Alabama median ($1,870). 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 Fort Mitchell National Cemetery in AL, about 83 miles from Southern Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory. 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 479 funeral homes in Alabama. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Southern Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,595. 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 Southern Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Southern Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory is located at 1000 Hodgesville Dr. in Dothan, AL. You can reach the home at (334) 702-1712. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Southern Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory offer veteran families?
Southern Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory provides pre-planning, veterans headstones, veterans burial flags, cremation, burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Southern Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Southern Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory mentions flag presentation and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Southern Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Methodist, Assembly of God, Catholic, Holiness families, among others.
What sets Southern Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory apart
- Independently owned by local businesspersons John Watson, Al Trull, Barbara Mathis Taylor, and Lance Shepard.
- Offers a year of daily grief support messages via email subscription.
- Provides online features for direct flower ordering, enhanced obituaries with guest books, and email notifications for new notices.
- Specialized services for veterans, including assistance with burial flags and headstones.
- On-site Clearman Chapel for services.
Military and veteran services listed
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- · Brown Service Funeral Provider
Specialties
- · Cremation
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Methodist, Assembly of God, Catholic, Holiness, Presbyterian, Church of Christ. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.