Veteran services at Tom M. Wages Funeral Service
Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, located in Snellville, GA, assists those who served and their families. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries. Local families rate the firm 4.6 stars across 61 Google reviews.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, memorial services, veterans services, burial services, and graveside service. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Tom M. Wages Funeral Service: direct cremation from $2,505. That places direct cremation roughly 32% above the Georgia median ($1,895). 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 Georgia National Cemetery in GA, approximately 40 miles from Tom M. Wages Funeral Service. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Tom M. Wages Funeral Service holds a 4.6-star rating from 61 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
Georgia has approximately 780 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Tom M. Wages Funeral Service cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,505. 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 Tom M. Wages Funeral Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Tom M. Wages Funeral Service is located at 3705 Hwy. 78 W in Snellville, GA. You can reach the home at (770) 979-3200. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Tom M. Wages Funeral Service offer veteran families?
Tom M. Wages Funeral Service provides traditional services, cremation services, memorial services, veterans services, ash scattering services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Tom M. Wages Funeral Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Tom M. Wages Funeral Service assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
How do families rate Tom M. Wages Funeral Service?
Tom M. Wages Funeral Service holds a 4.6-star rating across 61 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Ash Scattering Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Future Care Planning
- · Veterans Services
What families have said
Elliott guided a family through arrangements after their son's unexpected death on December 21st, with follow-up calls and reminders to keep everything on schedule. The funeral home has served the same families for 15 years and multiple generations.
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.