Veteran services at Watson-Hunt Funeral Home
Watson-Hunt Funeral Home, located in Perry, GA, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $3,060 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burials, cremation, and veteran's services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel, memorial garden, perry memorial gardens (cemetery), and cremation niches.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Milledgeville in GA, about 51 miles from Watson-Hunt Funeral Home. 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 780 funeral homes in Georgia. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
Does Watson-Hunt Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Watson-Hunt Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (478) 987-2423 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Watson-Hunt Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Watson-Hunt Funeral Home is located at 1208 Main Street, P.O. Box 52 in Perry, GA. You can reach the home at (478) 987-2423. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Watson-Hunt Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Watson-Hunt Funeral Home provides funerals, burials, cremation, veteran's services, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Watson-Hunt Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Watson-Hunt Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Watson-Hunt Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Methodist families, among others.
What sets Watson-Hunt Funeral Home apart
- Operating from a historic 1852 building, known as "The Palace Beautiful," which has been continuously renovated to blend historical charm with modern amenities.
- Locally owned and managed since 1942, with current owner Lisa Hays continuing the tradition of community involvement.
- Integrated funeral and cemetery services through its affiliation with the family-developed Perry Memorial Gardens, offering a single point of contact for all arrangements.
- Extensive grief support resources, including interactive aftercare videos, daily email affirmations, a comprehensive grief support guide, and specific resources for children experiencing loss.
- State-of-the-art audio-visual systems for personalized memorials and live streaming of services.
- Bilingual services available to accommodate diverse families.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burials
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Columbarium
- · Funeral Home
- · In-Ground Burial
- · Mausoleum
Specialties
- · Grief Support
- · Pre-Planning
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Methodist. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.