Veteran services at Whitaker Funeral Home, Inc.
Whitaker Funeral Home, Inc., located in Newberry, SC, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Whitaker Funeral Home provides specialized services for honoring veterans, acknowledging their sacrifices for the country." On-site amenities include reception hall (implied), suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $3,050 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services and honoring veterans. 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 cemetery (newberry memorial gardens). 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.
Published pricing at Whitaker Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $3,050. That places direct cremation roughly 70% above the South Carolina median ($1,795). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Fort Jackson National Cemetery in SC, approximately 46 miles from Whitaker Funeral Home, Inc.. Whitaker Funeral Home, Inc. can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
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. Whitaker Funeral Home, Inc. is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Whitaker Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,050. 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 Whitaker Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Whitaker Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 1704 College St. in Newberry, SC. You can reach the home at (803) 276-5000. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Whitaker Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
Whitaker Funeral Home, Inc. provides personalized services, cremation services, funeral home services, honoring veterans, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Whitaker Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Whitaker Funeral Home provides specialized services for honoring veterans, acknowledging their sacrifices for the country.
What sets Whitaker Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Established in 1847, offering over 175 years of experience in funeral service.
- Owns and operates Newberry Memorial Gardens, providing integrated funeral and cemetery planning.
- Offers a '365 Days of Healing' email support program for ongoing grief assistance.
- Specializes in personalized services to create unique and meaningful tributes.
- Dedicated services for honoring veterans.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
Specializations
- · Honoring Veterans
Religious traditions & languages
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.