Veteran services at Vista Memorial Park
Vista Memorial Park in New Albany, MS supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. The team handles VA burial allowances, honor-guard coordination, and national-cemetery scheduling. On-site amenities include on-site chapel and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,950 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, and honoring life. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel, vista memorial park (associated cemetery), and columbarium.
Published pricing at Vista Memorial Park: direct cremation from $2,150. That places direct cremation roughly 8% above the Mississippi median ($1,995). 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 Corinth National Cemetery in MS, about 43 miles from Vista Memorial Park. 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 385 funeral homes in Mississippi. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Vista Memorial Park cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,150. 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 Vista Memorial Park located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Vista Memorial Park is located at 700 Hwy. 15 S in New Albany, MS. You can reach the home at (662) 534-5071. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Vista Memorial Park offer veteran families?
Vista Memorial Park provides cremation, burial, pre-need planning, funeral planning, honoring life, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Vista Memorial Park help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Vista Memorial Park 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.
Which faith traditions does Vista Memorial Park accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Presbyterian, Baptist families, among others.
What sets Vista Memorial Park apart
- Consistently voted "The Best Funeral Home" in local polls.
- Long-standing history dating back to 1907, evolving from Hamilton Hardware's embalming services.
- Family-owned business with a focus on personalized services to celebrate individual lives.
- Integrated services with Vista Memorial Park at the same location.
- Dedicated staff with diverse professional backgrounds, including licensed funeral directors, embalmers, pre-need counselors, and ordained ministers.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · BBB Accredited
- · Mississippi State Board of Funeral Service (License FE-0015)
Specialties
- · Funeral services
- · Memorial services
- · Aftercare
- · Pre-planning services
- · Cremation services
- · Burial services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Presbyterian, Baptist. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.