Veteran services at W.E. Pegues Funeral Directors
W.E. Pegues Funeral Directors, located in Tupelo, MS, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "W. E. Pegues Funeral Directors assists families in obtaining burial benefits and memorial items provided by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. This includes help with eligibility for burial in a VA national cemetery for veterans, service members, spouses, and dependents. They also facilitate military funeral honors, which typically include the playing of “Taps,” a rifle detail, a color guard, and the presentation of the United States flag to the next of kin. The firm guides families through the application process for burial benefits, headstones, and grave markers, and helps determine eligibility for these services." On-site amenities include chapel and reception facilities, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,095 for basic burial and $1,800 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. The firm holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 72 reviews.
Veteran-related services offered include immediate burial, graveside service, immediate cremation, memorial service and visitation, cremation prior to memorial service, and online memorial. 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.
Published pricing at W.E. Pegues Funeral Directors: direct cremation from $1,800. That places direct cremation roughly 10% below the Mississippi median ($1,995). 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 Corinth National Cemetery in MS, approximately 39 miles from W.E. Pegues Funeral Directors. W.E. Pegues Funeral Directors can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
W.E. Pegues Funeral Directors holds a 5.0-star rating from 72 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
Mississippi 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. W.E. Pegues Funeral Directors is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at W.E. Pegues Funeral Directors cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,800. 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 W.E. Pegues Funeral Directors located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
W.E. Pegues Funeral Directors is located at 535 Jefferson in Tupelo, MS. You can reach the home at (662) 842-4872. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does W.E. Pegues Funeral Directors offer veteran families?
W.E. Pegues Funeral Directors provides immediate burial, complete funeral service, graveside service, immediate cremation, memorial service and visitation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does W.E. Pegues Funeral Directors help veterans with VA burial benefits?
W. E. Pegues Funeral Directors assists families in obtaining burial benefits and memorial items provided by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. This includes help with eligibility for burial in a VA national cemetery for veterans, service members, spouses, and dependents. They also facilitate military funeral honors, which typically include the playing of “Taps,” a rifle detail, a color guard, and the presentation of the United States flag to the next of kin. The firm guides families through the application process for burial benefits, headstones, and grave markers, and helps determine eligibility for these services.
Which faith traditions does W.E. Pegues Funeral Directors accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Catholic, Pentecostal, Church of God, Non-denominational Christian families, among others.
How do families rate W.E. Pegues Funeral Directors?
W.E. Pegues Funeral Directors holds a 5.0-star rating across 72 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets W.E. Pegues Funeral Directors apart
- Five generations of continuous family ownership and operation since 1891
- On-site crematory, ensuring loved ones remain in their care
- Transparent pricing for all services
- Professional live streaming and recording of chapel services at Tupelo and Saltillo locations
- One year of complimentary daily grief support emails
- Assistance with veteran benefits and Social Security benefits
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Immediate Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Immediate Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Mississippi Funeral Directors Association
- · Selected Independent Funeral Homes
Specializations
- · Grief Support
- · Veteran Services
- · Social Security Benefits Assistance
- · Preplanning
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Catholic, Pentecostal, Church of God, Non-denominational Christian. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used W.E. Pegues Funeral Directors. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“My family has used pegues for years! But when I tell you how kind and helpful they were when my younger brother passed its something I'll always remember and carry with me.”
“We are incredibly thankful for the staff at Pegues; they made our very difficult time much easier to bear. We're so appreciative of each and every staff member, but especially Whitney, who worked so closely with us. We will never forget the kindness and compassion shown to us.”
“I have worked with Pegues Funeral Home way too many times every trip I make from Florida to Tupelo working with Pegues .People has always been nice helpful. I cannot say enough nice things about this Funeral Home. It checks off all boxes you would need. Again, I thank you for your kindness during this tough time Carol Williams”
“We were so happy that we chose Pegues for my mother's funeral. Marla Ledbetter walked us through the whole process so that every detail was addressed and tended to in such a difficult time. She was warm, compassionate, and thorough. She was not there on the day of the funeral, but another associate (I wish I remembered his name) was there to help with our every need and question. He was also warm and compassionate and tended to every detail needed. I have gotten texts since the funeral, checking on me and offering to help if needed. The people at Pegues are very good at what they do, and I wouldn't hesitate to use them again.”
“Pegues Funeral Home was wonderful during the passing of my Dad! Marla in particular was so kind and just an angel through the process. We were so glad Marla helped us and would recommend Pegues over and over!”
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.