Sullivan's Highland Funeral Service & Crematory, Inc.

Veteran services at Sullivan's Highland Funeral Service & Crematory, Inc.

Sullivan's Highland Funeral Service & Crematory, Inc. serves veteran families in Fayetteville, NC with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Sullivan's Highland Funeral Service & Crematory assists with special military services, including the presentation of flags for veterans. The funeral home's FAQ mentions arrangements for clergy, music, flowers, transportation, pallbearers, and special fraternal or military services. Testimonials also reference the display of flags for military service." On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include burial, graveside service, cremation, traditional funeral service followed by cremation, memorial service, and urn burial. 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 on-site 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 Sullivan's Highland Funeral Service & Crematory, Inc.: direct cremation from $1,795. That places direct cremation roughly 3% below the North Carolina median ($1,850). 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 Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery in NC, approximately 8 miles from Sullivan's Highland Funeral Service & Crematory, Inc.. Sullivan's Highland Funeral Service & Crematory, Inc. can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

North Carolina has approximately 845 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Sullivan's Highland Funeral Service & Crematory, Inc. is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What sets Sullivan's Highland Funeral Service & Crematory, Inc. apart

• Multi-generational family ownership and operation, with Karen and Edward Mercer continuing the legacy of Bob and Todd Sullivan.
• Specialized grief support programs, including GriefShare's Surviving the Holidays and a Year of Grief Support, alongside resources for children and teens.
• Offering Life Celebrants to lead personalized memorial services when clergy may not be chosen, creating unique experiences.
• Extensive personalization options beyond traditional services, such as incorporating personal artwork, custom music selections, and literary readings.
• 24/7 availability for immediate assistance, ensuring support is accessible at any time of need.

Military & veteran services offered

Burial & cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations & specializations

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Christian denominations, Non-denominational. Languages spoken at the home: English.

How 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.