Veteran services at Steven L Lyons Funeral Home
Steven L Lyons Funeral Home in Raleigh, NC supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation and government headstones. Published pricing lists $5,025 for basic burial and $1,620 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, veteran funeral services, and burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Steven L Lyons Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,620. That places direct cremation roughly 12% below the North Carolina median ($1,850). 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 Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery in NC, about 47 miles from Steven L Lyons Funeral Home. 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 845 funeral homes in North Carolina. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Steven L Lyons Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,620. 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 Steven L Lyons Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Steven L Lyons Funeral Home is located at 1515 New Bern Avenue in Raleigh, NC. You can reach the home at (919) 831-2596. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Steven L Lyons Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Steven L Lyons Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation services, pre-planning services, veteran funeral services, live stream, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Steven L Lyons Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Steven L Lyons Funeral Home mentions flag presentation and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Steven L Lyons Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, Baptist, Pentecostal (Apostolic Faith), Christian (Non-denominational) families, among others.
What sets Steven L Lyons Funeral Home apart
- Founder Dr. Steven L. Lyons holds multiple advanced degrees and is a Presiding Elder in the AME Church, bringing a deep spiritual and academic background to his practice.
- Offers a year of daily grief support messages via email, extending care beyond the funeral service.
- Specializes in Veterans Services, providing specific assistance with headstones and burial flags.
- Staff includes a diverse team of licensed professionals and ministerial support, many with extensive experience in funeral service and community leadership.
- Affiliated with both state and national funeral director associations, including Selected Independent Funeral Homes.
- Testimonials frequently praise the staff for their personalized approach, going 'above and beyond' to ensure a 'stress-free' experience.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
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Specialties
- · Veteran Funeral Services
- · Pre-Planning Services
- · Live Streaming Funeral Service
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, Baptist, Pentecostal (Apostolic Faith), Christian (Non-denominational). Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.