Veteran services at Williams Funeral Home
Williams Funeral Home, located in Elloree, SC, assists those who served and their families. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,390 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, memorial service, and burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Williams Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,595. That places direct cremation roughly 11% below the South Carolina median ($1,795). 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 Fort Jackson National Cemetery in SC, about 42 miles from Williams 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 460 funeral homes in South Carolina. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Williams Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,595. 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 Williams Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Williams Funeral Home is located at 2857 Cleveland Street in Elloree, SC. You can reach the home at (803) 897-2362. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Williams Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Williams Funeral Home provides pre-need services, at-need services, cremation services, funeral service, memorial service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Williams Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Williams Funeral Home assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does Williams Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, African Methodist Episcopal (AME), Lutheran families, among others.
What sets Williams Funeral Home apart
- Over 80 years of continuous family ownership and management, currently led by the third generation, Dr. Robert Lee Williams, III.
- Emphasis on personalized ceremonies, incorporating music, readings, symbols, and memory-sharing opportunities to reflect the unique life of the deceased.
- Comprehensive guidance for cremation services, including options for personalized ceremonies, casket/container selection, and memorialization.
- Modern facility with space specifically designed for memory displays.
- Extensive resources provided for pre-planning, veteran services, and social security information.
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Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, African Methodist Episcopal (AME), Lutheran. 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.