Veteran services at Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes
Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes in Greenville, SC supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include on_site_chapel, reception_space, and ample_parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,395 for basic burial and $4,300 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, memorial_only_service, green_burial, and ground_burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on_site_chapel.
Published pricing at Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes: direct cremation from $4,300. That places direct cremation roughly 140% 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 29 miles from Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes. 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 Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $4,300. 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 Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes is located at Po Box 14068 in Greenville, SC. You can reach the home at (864) 294-6415. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes offer veteran families?
Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes provides cremation, burial, green_funeral, memorial_only_service, pre_planning_services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes apart
- Five generations of continuous family ownership and operation since 1913.
- Early adoption of technology, introducing Greenville's first motor ambulance in 1915.
- Extensive and structured grief support programs, including an annual seminar, quarterly roundtables, a dedicated Director of Grief Resources and Education, and a grief resources library.
- Offers a unique 'Unmasking the Mysteries of Cremation' tour to educate the public on cremation processes.
- Specialized services and resources specifically for veteran families, assisting with benefits and honors.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · burial
- · green_burial
- · ground_burial
Cremation
- · cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
Specialties
- · veterans_military_honors
Religious traditions and languages
Languages spoken at the home: 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.