Veteran services at Walker's Mortuary Chapel of Peace
For veterans in Johns Island, SC, Walker's Mortuary Chapel of Peace coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Walker’s Mortuary Chapel Of Peace provides comprehensive support for military funeral honors, including the folding and presentation of the United States flag and the playing of Taps. They assist families in determining eligibility for these honors, which extend to active duty members, former members with honorable service, and those discharged due to service-related disabilities. The mortuary also guides families through the process of obtaining government-furnished headstones or markers and burial flags, primarily using DD Form 214 for eligibility verification." On-site amenities include memorial chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,400 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. A smaller but favorable set of 17 reviews averages 4.4 stars.
On-site facilities of note include memorial 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.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Beaufort National Cemetery in SC, approximately 39 miles from Walker's Mortuary Chapel of Peace. Walker's Mortuary Chapel of Peace can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Walker's Mortuary Chapel of Peace holds a 4.4-star rating from 17 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
South Carolina has approximately 460 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Walker's Mortuary Chapel of Peace is among them.
Frequently asked questions
Does Walker's Mortuary Chapel of Peace publish funeral prices?
Walker's Mortuary Chapel of Peace has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (843) 559-0341, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Walker's Mortuary Chapel of Peace located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Walker's Mortuary Chapel of Peace is located at 3407 Old Pond Road in Johns Island, SC. You can reach the home at (843) 559-0341. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Walker's Mortuary Chapel of Peace offer veteran families?
Walker's Mortuary Chapel of Peace provides traditional funerals, cremations, pre-need arrangements, at-need arrangements, shipping, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Walker's Mortuary Chapel of Peace help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Walker’s Mortuary Chapel Of Peace provides comprehensive support for military funeral honors, including the folding and presentation of the United States flag and the playing of Taps. They assist families in determining eligibility for these honors, which extend to active duty members, former members with honorable service, and those discharged due to service-related disabilities. The mortuary also guides families through the process of obtaining government-furnished headstones or markers and burial flags, primarily using DD Form 214 for eligibility verification.
Which faith traditions does Walker's Mortuary Chapel of Peace accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist families, among others.
How do families rate Walker's Mortuary Chapel of Peace?
Walker's Mortuary Chapel of Peace holds a 4.4-star rating across 17 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Walker's Mortuary Chapel of Peace apart
- Continuation of a family legacy with philanthropic principles established by former owner Mr. Christopher Walker.
- Specialized limousine and transport services.
- Dove releases as part of memorial services.
- In-house funeral program design and printing.
- Comprehensive veteran services, including assistance with eligibility, headstones, and burial flags.
- Notary Public services available on-site.
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremations
- · Urns
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist.
What families have said
Synetra Deloach tracked John Boykin's transport from Tulsa with detailed follow-up through delays. Reviewers praised the deceased's appearance—'looked EXACTLY like himself'—and called the service responsive to changes.
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.