Veteran services at West Georgia Crematory
Veteran families in Austell, GA can turn to West Georgia Crematory for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "West Georgia Crematory provides comprehensive support for veteran families, assisting with VA burial benefits and memorial items. This includes guidance on eligibility for burial in a VA national cemetery, understanding military funeral honors (such as the playing of “Taps,” a rifle detail, color guard, and flag presentation), and the application process for burial allowances, headstones, grave markers, or niche markers. They help families complete necessary forms like VA Form 21P-530 for burial allowances and VA Form 10-1330 for markers. Eligibility generally extends to veterans who did not receive a dishonorable discharge, service members who died on active duty, and their spouses or minor children." On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,195 for basic burial and $2,195 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, memorial service, graveside service, and veteran services. 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 on-site 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 Georgia National Cemetery in GA, approximately 31 miles from West Georgia Crematory. West Georgia Crematory can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Georgia has approximately 780 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. West Georgia Crematory is among them.
Frequently asked questions
Does West Georgia Crematory publish funeral prices?
West Georgia Crematory has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (770) 745-4957, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is West Georgia Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
West Georgia Crematory is located at P.O Box 339 in Austell, GA. You can reach the home at (770) 745-4957. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does West Georgia Crematory offer veteran families?
West Georgia Crematory provides immediate need, pre-planning, cremation services, traditional service, memorial service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does West Georgia Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
West Georgia Crematory provides comprehensive support for veteran families, assisting with VA burial benefits and memorial items. This includes guidance on eligibility for burial in a VA national cemetery, understanding military funeral honors (such as the playing of “Taps,” a rifle detail, color guard, and flag presentation), and the application process for burial allowances, headstones, grave markers, or niche markers. They help families complete necessary forms like VA Form 21P-530 for burial allowances and VA Form 10-1330 for markers. Eligibility generally extends to veterans who did not receive a dishonorable discharge, service members who died on active duty, and their spouses or minor children.
Which faith traditions does West Georgia Crematory accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian, Baptist, Non-denominational Christian families, among others.
What sets West Georgia Crematory apart
- Direct-to-family cremation services, offering affordability and dignity without requiring membership fees.
- Specialization in cremation, providing comprehensive options from immediate need to pre-planning.
- On-site chapel equipped with a piano and webcasting cameras for remote attendance.
- Extensive personalization options for services, including photos, videos, artwork, music, and literature.
- Dedicated veteran services, assisting with VA benefits, military honors, and application processes.
- 24/7 availability for immediate needs and support.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
Specializations
- · Cremation
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian, Baptist, Non-denominational Christian. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.