The Island Funeral Home & Crematory

Veteran services at The Island Funeral Home & Crematory

For veterans in Hilton Head Island, SC, The Island Funeral Home & Crematory coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Certified veteran funeral specialists are available to meticulously coordinate military honors and ensure a fitting tribute to service members." On-site amenities include multiple chapels and reception room, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,610 for basic burial and $2,845 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $2,475. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Community feedback sits at 4.9 stars from 167 reviews.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, funeral & memorial services, prepaid cremation, veteran funeral specialists, memorial programs and stationery, and cremation urns. 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 multiple chapels. 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 The Island Funeral Home & Crematory: direct cremation from $2,995 and basic burial from $3,610. That places direct cremation roughly 67% above the South Carolina median ($1,795). 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 Beaufort National Cemetery in SC, approximately 15 miles from The Island Funeral Home & Crematory. The Island Funeral Home & Crematory can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

The Island Funeral Home & Crematory holds a 4.9-star rating from 167 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.

South Carolina has approximately 460 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. The Island Funeral Home & Crematory is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What sets The Island Funeral Home & Crematory apart

• On-site crematory, ensuring loved ones remain in their care throughout the entire cremation process.
• Certified veteran funeral specialists who meticulously coordinate military honors.
• Specialization in multicultural funerals, including Kosher catering, ritual washing, and a Tahara Room.
• Expert event planners offering catered events, live music, and themed decor for celebrations of life.
• Recently renovated facility with multiple chapels, a reception room, and a private cremation viewing suite.
• Offers unique death care alternatives such as Memorial Diamonds and Parting Stones.

Military & veteran services offered

Burial & cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations & specializations

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Jewish (Kosher, Ritual Washing, Tahara Room), Multicultural (adaptable to various religious traditions).

What families have said

Valerie's calm support helped a widower navigate sudden waves of grief after losing his wife of 44 years. Staff coordinated services with grace, and multiple families noted how they handled arrangements with genuine understanding throughout.

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.