Veteran services at Watson-King Funeral Home
Veteran families in Rockingham, NC can turn to Watson-King Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,640 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, memorialization options, veteran funeral services, cremation with a memorial service, traditional cremation with a funeral service, and non-ceremonial cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Watson-King Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,640. That places direct cremation roughly 43% above the North Carolina median ($1,850). 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 Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery in NC, about 45 miles from Watson-King 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 845 funeral homes in North Carolina. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Watson-King Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,640. 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 Watson-King Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Watson-King Funeral Home is located at 306 East Franklin Street in Rockingham, NC. You can reach the home at (910) 895-4011. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Watson-King Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Watson-King Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation services, memorialization options, pre-planning services, immediate need, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Watson-King Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Watson-King Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Watson-King Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian denominations, Baptist, Episcopal, Methodist families, among others.
What sets Watson-King Funeral Home apart
- Established in 1881, it is the oldest funeral home and one of the oldest businesses in Richmond County.
- Offers two full-service locations in Hamlet and Rockingham, North Carolina.
- Provides specialized Veteran Funeral Services.
- Offers live stream services for funeral ceremonies.
- Affiliated with Carriage Services since 1996.
- Staff includes multiple North Carolina and South Carolina Funeral Service Licensees, with decades of collective experience.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Traditional Cremation With A Funeral Service
- · Non-Ceremonial Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Carriage Services
Specialties
- · Veteran Funeral Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian denominations, Baptist, Episcopal, Methodist. 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.