Veteran services at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home
Veteran families in Wynne, AR can turn to Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home provides comprehensive Veteran Funeral Services, assisting families with securing military burial benefits. These benefits can include a burial flag, a headstone or marker, burial in a National or State Veterans Administration Cemetery, and a Presidential Memorial Certificate." Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,845 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include burial services, graveside services, cremation services, and veteran funeral services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,045. That places direct cremation roughly 28% above the Arkansas median ($1,600). 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 Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery at Birdeye in AR, approximately 12 miles from Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home. Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Arkansas has approximately 385 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,045. 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 Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home is located at 2642 Highway 64 West in Wynne, AR. You can reach the home at (870) 238-9400. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home provides burial services, graveside services, cremation services, ash scattering services, veteran funeral services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home provides comprehensive Veteran Funeral Services, assisting families with securing military burial benefits. These benefits can include a burial flag, a headstone or marker, burial in a National or State Veterans Administration Cemetery, and a Presidential Memorial Certificate.
Which faith traditions does Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home apart
- Over a century of service to Woodruff and Cross Counties.
- Offers Alkaline Hydrolysis (Resomation) as a cremation alternative.
- Honors all burial policies and life insurance 100%.
- Provides daily grief support email program and weekly grief support newsletter.
- Offers dedicated Veteran Funeral Services, assisting with military burial benefits.
- Maintains two locations to serve families in McCrory and Wynne, Arkansas.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Graveside Services
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Ash Scattering Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Arkansas Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specializations
- · Veteran Funeral Services
- · Alkaline Hydrolysis (Resomation)
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic.
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.