Veteran services at The Padgett & King Mortuary & Crematory
Veteran families in Forest City, NC can turn to The Padgett & King Mortuary & Crematory for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,500 for basic burial and $2,035 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation and veterans honors. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at The Padgett & King Mortuary & Crematory: direct cremation from $2,035. That places direct cremation roughly 10% above the North Carolina median ($1,850). 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 Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in NC, about 34 miles from The Padgett & King Mortuary & Crematory. 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 845 funeral homes in North 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 Padgett & King Mortuary & Crematory cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,035. 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 Padgett & King Mortuary & Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
The Padgett & King Mortuary & Crematory is located at 227 East Main St. in Forest City, NC. You can reach the home at (828) 245-4951. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does The Padgett & King Mortuary & Crematory offer veteran families?
The Padgett & King Mortuary & Crematory provides preparation, visitation, cremation, chapel services, interment, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does The Padgett & King Mortuary & Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, The Padgett & King Mortuary & Crematory mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does The Padgett & King Mortuary & Crematory accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Methodist families, among others.
What sets The Padgett & King Mortuary & Crematory apart
- Oldest mortuary in Rutherford County, established in 1903.
- Oldest business in Forest City operating under its original name.
- Operated Padgett & King Ambulance Service until 1973.
- Features a modern Care Center with a new embalming facility and an on-site crematory for private and professional cremation services.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Interment
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · NCFDA
- · Forest City Masonic Lodge, No. 381 AF&AM
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Methodist.
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.