Veteran services at Weaver Funeral Home
Veteran families in Knoxville, TN can turn to Weaver Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include multiple chapels and ample lighted parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,940 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, and veterans planning. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include multiple chapels.
Published pricing at Weaver Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,260. That places direct cremation roughly 75% above the Tennessee median ($1,865). 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 Knoxville National Cemetery in TN, about 5 miles from Weaver 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 641 funeral homes in Tennessee. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Weaver Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,260. 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 Weaver Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Weaver Funeral Home is located at 5815 Western Avenue in Knoxville, TN. You can reach the home at (865) 588-3868. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Weaver Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Weaver Funeral Home provides catered events, funeral service video production, popular funeral music selections, arrangements by phone or email, traditional funeral, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Weaver Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Weaver Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Weaver Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Hindu Funeral Traditions families, among others.
What sets Weaver Funeral Home apart
- A stated guarantee of "Attention to detail like no other."
- Locally operated with deep community ties in Knox County.
- Flexible facility design, including a west chapel convertible into three visitation rooms, each with a music room and large high-definition flat-screen TV.
- On-site amenities such as a coffee lounge, piano or organ, and a children's room with toys and a TV.
- Extensive specialization in multicultural and religious funeral traditions, covering a wide range of faiths and cultural observances.
- Offers convenient arrangements by phone or email, including electronic signature capabilities.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
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- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
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Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Multicultural Funerals
- · Religious & Cultural Traditions
- · Asian Funeral Traditions
- · Buddhist Funeral Traditions
- · Catholic Funeral Traditions
- · Hispanic Funeral Traditions
- · Qingming Festival
- · Hindu Funeral Traditions
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Hindu Funeral Traditions, Muslim Funeral Traditions, Christian Funeral Traditions, Jewish Funeral Traditions, Black Funeral Traditions. 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.