Veteran services at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home, Inc.
Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home, Inc. serves veteran families in Monticello, AR with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home offers dedicated Veterans' Services and provides a 'Veterans' Funeral Planning Guide' to assist families in arranging services for fallen members of the Armed Forces. They handle arrangements that honor military service." 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). 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 Northeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in LA, approximately 85 miles from Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home, Inc.. Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home, Inc. can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Arkansas has approximately 385 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home, Inc. is among them.
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?
Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home offers dedicated Veterans' Services and provides a 'Veterans' Funeral Planning Guide' to assist families in arranging services for fallen members of the Armed Forces. They handle arrangements that honor military service.
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 & specializations
Specializations
- · Veteran services
- · Cremation services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Methodist, Christian (General).
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.