Veteran services at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home, Inc.
Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home, Inc. serves veteran families in Monticello, AR with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. Published pricing lists $2,895 for basic burial and $2,495 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,495. That places direct cremation roughly 56% above the Arkansas median ($1,600). 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 Northeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in LA, about 85 miles from Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home, Inc.. 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 385 funeral homes in Arkansas. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,495. 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 Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 943 Hwy. 425 N in Monticello, AR. You can reach the home at (870) 367-2451. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home, Inc. offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home, Inc. starts at $2,495. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home, Inc. mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Methodist, Christian (General) families, among others.
What sets Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Four generations of continuous family ownership and operation since 1928, ensuring a deep-rooted connection to the community and its traditions.
- Founding member of Selected Funeral & Life Insurance Company (SFLIC), specializing in funeral expense life insurance and advanced funeral planning.
- Commitment to honoring all burial policies 100%, including those from burial associations within a 25-mile radius, providing full credit without reduction of benefits.
- Comprehensive pre-planning services that offer inflation protection for pre-paid arrangements, providing financial foresight for families.
- Provision of bereavement counseling as part of their aftercare services, extending support beyond the funeral event.
- Dedicated Veterans' Services, including a 'Veterans' Funeral Planning Guide', to assist military families with specialized arrangements.
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veteran services
- · Cremation services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Methodist, Christian (General).
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.