Veteran services at The Kennedy Mortuary, Inc.
The Kennedy Mortuary, Inc. serves veteran families in Laurens, SC with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Kennedy Mortuary provides specialized services for Veterans, acknowledging their service and offering appropriate arrangements." 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.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, burial, veterans services, nurses honor guard of south carolina, and christmas memorial services. 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 elegant 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 The Kennedy Mortuary, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,075. That places direct cremation roughly 16% 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 M.J. Dolly Cooper Veterans Cemetery in SC, approximately 32 miles from The Kennedy Mortuary, Inc.. The Kennedy Mortuary, Inc. can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
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 Kennedy Mortuary, Inc. is among them.
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?
Kennedy Mortuary provides specialized services for Veterans, acknowledging their service and offering appropriate arrangements.
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 & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Veterans
- · Nurses Honor Guard of South Carolina
- · Hispanic Funeral Services
Religious traditions & languages
Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow 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.