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 their own words: "Spry Funeral Home offers dedicated services for veterans, including assistance with Veterans Headstones and Veterans Burial Flags, as detailed in their specialized Veterans section on the website." 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. With 210+ reviews and a 4.8-star score, the local track record is well established.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, burial services, cremation urn selection, cemetery coordination, and military/fraternal/religious group coordination. 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 chapel. 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 Spry Funeral Home & Crematory: direct cremation from $1,695. That places direct cremation roughly 9% below the Alabama median ($1,870). 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 Chattanooga National Cemetery in TN, approximately 77 miles from Spry Funeral Home & Crematory. Spry Funeral Home & Crematory can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Spry Funeral Home & Crematory holds a 4.8-star rating from 210 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
Alabama has approximately 479 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Spry Funeral Home & Crematory is among them.
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?
Spry Funeral Home offers dedicated services for veterans, including assistance with Veterans Headstones and Veterans Burial Flags, as detailed in their specialized Veterans section on the website.
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 & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Cremation Urn Selection
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Alabama Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Conference of Funeral Service Exam Board
Specializations
- · Crematory Services (operated by Spry family in Huntsville, Alabama)
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: 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.
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.