Veteran services at The Wood Mortuary
The Wood Mortuary serves veteran families in Greer, SC with military funeral planning. In their own words: "The Wood Mortuary provides comprehensive veteran services, assisting families with applications for military benefits, including Military Honors, Presidential Memorial Certificates, and veteran memorial markers or headstones. They coordinate with national or state veterans’ cemeteries and confirm existing pre-plan funding benefits. Eligibility requires an honorable discharge, and helpful documents include Form DD-214. They arrange deeply meaningful and honoring ceremonies for those who have served." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,100 for basic burial and $2,550 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. The firm holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 70 reviews.
Veteran-related services offered include veteran services, honoring life, memorial websites, cremation services, and memorial ceremony. 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 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.
The nearest VA national cemetery is M.J. Dolly Cooper Veterans Cemetery in SC, approximately 34 miles from The Wood Mortuary. The Wood Mortuary can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
The Wood Mortuary holds a 4.8-star rating from 70 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 Wood Mortuary is among them.
Frequently asked questions
Does The Wood Mortuary publish funeral prices?
The Wood Mortuary has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (864) 877-3351, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is The Wood Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
The Wood Mortuary is located at 300 West Poinsett Street in Greer, SC. You can reach the home at (864) 877-3351. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does The Wood Mortuary offer veteran families?
The Wood Mortuary provides veteran services, grief support, pre-planning, honoring life, tribute videos, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does The Wood Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The Wood Mortuary provides comprehensive veteran services, assisting families with applications for military benefits, including Military Honors, Presidential Memorial Certificates, and veteran memorial markers or headstones. They coordinate with national or state veterans’ cemeteries and confirm existing pre-plan funding benefits. Eligibility requires an honorable discharge, and helpful documents include Form DD-214. They arrange deeply meaningful and honoring ceremonies for those who have served.
Which faith traditions does The Wood Mortuary accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Christian (Non-Denominational), Episcopal, Catholic families, among others.
How do families rate The Wood Mortuary?
The Wood Mortuary holds a 4.8-star rating across 70 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets The Wood Mortuary apart
- Over a century of continuous family ownership and operation, established in 1902.
- Specialized Veteran Services, including assistance with benefit applications and coordination with military cemeteries.
- Comprehensive online grief support resources, including interactive videos and daily email affirmations.
- Personalized tribute options such as custom videos, printing, and memorial websites.
- Long-standing presence and deep roots in the Greer, South Carolina community.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Christian (Non-Denominational), Episcopal, Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used The Wood Mortuary. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“Woods Mortuary did a fantastic job making a difficult situation as painless as possible. They provided guidance and support for the whole family as we navigated the celebration of life for my mom. We were involved in every decision and the staff took care of all the details behind the scenes. They coordinated with a local florist to custom make the flower spread with pink roses and Stargazer lillies. They even accomodated my mom's hair stylists and allowed her to style her hair for the last time. The chapel service was perfect and the family appreciated Woods taking the time to find my mom's favorite song so it could be incorporated into the service. I can't say enough how caring and helpful everyone was. I couldn't have found a better mortuary to take care of my mom.”
“They were so helpful, nice and patient with us. They helped me and my sisters put together a beautiful service for my mama. Levi was so nice and helpful. He even took time out of his Thanksgiving holiday to make sure everything was where it needed to be. He even reapplied my mom's makeup 4 times until it was perfect. He was patient and she looked so much more like herself. I hope you don't have to be in this circumstance, but if you find yourself losing a loved one I definitely recommend Woods Mortuary.”
“Woods Mortuary has handled many of my family’s funeral experiences and have always been very kind and supportive to the family members and guests. My dad passed in September and they were absolutely amazing and worked with us to provide him with his military funeral. The day we had his service there was a hurricane hitting FL and many service members were being sent there, the weather here was not the greatest but they had it all worked out.”
“I wish I didn't have a Woods experience, but since I do, here it goes. My Mama passed in December. Woods took care of her entirely, from picking her up, getting Mama ready, and then to cremation. They were with me every step of the way! They never made me feel like a burden, never once brushed off an email, and were timely and honest with all questions and requests (Finger prints, small ash baggies for build-a-bears, and her gorgeous hair. They also did my sweet cremation necklaces.). Thank you for letting me know about grief being normal and that it never is the same per person. (Thank you for letting me write Mama's obituary! My Mama loved her job as a CNA and She'd give you the shirt off her back if she even thought you needed it!), helping me through the first few months (The daily emails are truly worth the weight in gold! I can't tell you how on point they are!), and seeing that I had my ducks in a row. I can't ever repay y'all, but I am eternally grateful for everything!!!! Thank y'all so much and virtual hugs for everyone!”
“In my opinion, Woods Mortuary did anything but provide peace of mind to me when my husband passed this past August. There was an overpayment and instead of making the overpayment check to me who was the beneficiary on the Will they made the check out to my husband’s estate. My attorney advised me not to open the estate, but because Woods Mortuary would not make the check payable to me of which I paid them cash for the funeral three years ago and my pre-needs, I have had to make four trips down to Probate in Spartenburg and I have yet to get the paperwork I need to cash the $675 check that was my money paid to them! So buyer beware if your loved one passes away make sure you are listed as the beneficiary on their policy. It doesn’t bother them. They got their money. Here I am the widow times are tough, $675 would be a big help right now. No more Woods Mortuary for me!”
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.