Veteran services at The Kennedy Mortuary, Inc.
The Kennedy Mortuary, Inc. serves veteran families in Laurens, SC with military funeral planning. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include elegant chapel, plenty of parking, and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,175 for basic burial and $2,075 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, veterans services, nurses honor guard of south carolina, and christmas memorial services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include elegant chapel.
Published pricing at The Kennedy Mortuary, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,075. That places direct cremation roughly 16% 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 M.J. Dolly Cooper Veterans Cemetery in SC, about 32 miles from The Kennedy Mortuary, Inc.. 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 The Kennedy Mortuary, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,075. 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 The Kennedy Mortuary, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
The Kennedy Mortuary, Inc. is located at 606 West Main St. in Laurens, SC. You can reach the home at (864) 984-4535. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does The Kennedy Mortuary, Inc. offer veteran families?
The Kennedy Mortuary, Inc. provides funerals, funeral options, cremation, burial, personalization, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does The Kennedy Mortuary, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The Kennedy Mortuary, Inc. assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
What sets The Kennedy Mortuary, Inc. apart
- Established in 1885, it is the first known undertaking business in Laurens, with a continuous history spanning over 135 years.
- Offers specialized Hispanic Funeral Services, supported by a dedicated Hispanic Funeral Assistant (Funerario Asociado Hispano), Mario Cotoc.
- Provides services for the Nurses Honor Guard of South Carolina, acknowledging the contributions of nursing professionals.
- Features a detailed historical timeline of ownership and leadership, including multiple past presidents of the S.C. Funeral Directors Association.
- The facility at 606 W. Main Street was purpose-renovated in 1946 from a residence into a funeral home, and continues to be maintained with modern décor and large gathering spaces.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veterans
- · Nurses Honor Guard of South Carolina
- · Hispanic Funeral Services
Religious traditions and languages
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.