Veteran services at Tara Garden Chapel
Tara Garden Chapel in Jonesboro, GA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,195 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial service, burial, cremation, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include gardens and chapel.
Published pricing at Tara Garden Chapel: direct cremation from $2,195. That places direct cremation roughly 16% above the Georgia median ($1,895). 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 Georgia National Cemetery in GA, about 50 miles from Tara Garden Chapel. 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 780 funeral homes in Georgia. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Tara Garden Chapel cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,195. 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 Tara Garden Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Tara Garden Chapel is located at 681 North Avenue in Jonesboro, GA. You can reach the home at (770) 471-7171. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Tara Garden Chapel offer veteran families?
Tara Garden Chapel provides pre-planning, funeral service, memorial service, burial, cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Tara Garden Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Tara Garden Chapel mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Tara Garden Chapel accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Hindu Funeral Traditions families, among others.
What sets Tara Garden Chapel apart
- Membership in the Dignity Memorial network, providing access to a wide range of resources and a 100% service guarantee.
- Specialization in personalized services, tailoring events to reflect an individual's unique personality and passions.
- Offering Celestis Memorial Spaceflight for unique ash memorialization.
- Newly remodeled facility with versatile event venues, gardens, and mausoleums.
- Rigorous custody-of-care program for cremations, with CANA-licensed and certified operators.
- Comprehensive support services including assistance with insurance claims, Social Security benefits, and a 24-hour Compassion Helpline.
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Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Hindu Funeral Traditions, Muslim Funeral Traditions, Protestant (Christian) Funeral Traditions, Jewish Funeral Traditions, Black Funeral Traditions. 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.