Veteran services at Stoudenmire Dowling Funeral Home
Stoudenmire Dowling Funeral Home, located in Florence, SC, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,475 for basic burial and $1,725 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: traditional burial, cremation, veteran services, memorial service, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Stoudenmire Dowling Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,895. That places direct cremation roughly 6% above the South Carolina median ($1,795). 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 Florence National Cemetery Annex in SC, about 2 miles from Stoudenmire Dowling 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 460 funeral homes in South Carolina. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Stoudenmire Dowling Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,895. 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 Stoudenmire Dowling Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Stoudenmire Dowling Funeral Home is located at 2402 South Irby St. in Florence, SC. You can reach the home at (843) 662-5251. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Stoudenmire Dowling Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Stoudenmire Dowling Funeral Home provides traditional burial, cremation, preplanning, veteran services, immediate need, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Stoudenmire Dowling Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Stoudenmire Dowling Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Stoudenmire Dowling Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Presbyterian, Baptist, Methodist, Church of God families, among others.
What sets Stoudenmire Dowling Funeral Home apart
- Onsite crematory for direct cremation services.
- Spacious 16,000 sq. ft. facility with modern décor.
- Food and beverage options available for gatherings.
- Live online grief support resources.
- Staff members with extensive community involvement, including the Florence Kiwanis Club, Florence VFW Post 3181, Calabash, NC American Legion Post 503, and the Florence Salvation Army Board of Directors.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Florence Kiwanis Club
- · Carolinas Kiwanis District Foundation Board
- · Florence VFW Post 3181
- · Calabash, NC American Legion Post 503
- · Florence Salvation Army Board of Directors
- · Youth Mentors of the Pee Dee
- · Pee Dee Kiwanis Club
- · South Carolina Chapter of the Illuminating Engineers of South Carolina
Specialties
- · Traditional Funerals
- · Cremation Services
- · Memorial Services
- · Graveside Services
- · Pre-Planning
- · Veteran Services
- · Grief Support
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Presbyterian, Baptist, Methodist, Church of God.
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.