Veteran services at Spry Funeral Home & Crematory
Veteran families in Huntsville, AL can turn to Spry Funeral Home & Crematory for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,395 for basic burial and $1,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. On Google it averages 4.8 stars across 210 reviews.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial services, cremation urn selection, cemetery coordination, and military/fraternal/religious group coordination. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Spry Funeral Home & Crematory: direct cremation from $1,695. That places direct cremation roughly 9% 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 Chattanooga National Cemetery in TN, about 77 miles from Spry 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.
Spry Funeral Home & Crematory has a 4.8-star rating from 210 Google reviews.
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 Spry Funeral Home & Crematory cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,695. 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 Spry Funeral Home & Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Spry Funeral Home & Crematory is located at 2411 Memorial Pkwy. NW in Huntsville, AL. You can reach the home at (256) 536-6654. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Spry Funeral Home & Crematory offer veteran families?
Spry Funeral Home & Crematory provides pre-need arrangements, cremation, traditional funeral arrangements, burial services, casket selection, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Spry Funeral Home & Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Spry Funeral Home & Crematory mentions flag presentation and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Spry Funeral Home & Crematory accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Catholic families, among others.
How do families rate Spry Funeral Home & Crematory?
Spry Funeral Home & Crematory holds a 4.8-star rating across 210 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Spry Funeral Home & Crematory apart
- Family-owned and operated for over 100 years (since 1919) by the Spry family.
- Currently under third-generation ownership (Greg and Jimmy Spry).
- Operates its own crematory in Huntsville, Alabama.
- Offers specific merchandise lines including Doric Vaults and Matthews Aurora Funeral Solutions Caskets.
- Provides an online social networking service, BeRemembered, for recording life stories and end-of-life wishes.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Cremation Urn Selection
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Alabama Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Conference of Funeral Service Exam Board
Specialties
- · Crematory Services (operated by Spry family in Huntsville, Alabama)
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English.
What families have said
Spry honored loved ones with consistent respect and attention throughout. Elizabeth and the team coordinated thoughtful details—150-photo slideshows timed to favorite songs, transport for out-of-state viewings, and follow-up messages months after the service.
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.