Veteran services at Williams White Columns Funeral Home - Gordon
Williams White Columns Funeral Home - Gordon serves veteran families in Gordon, GA with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions veterans cemetery burial and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel and large parking area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,000 for basic burial and $2,195 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Williams White Columns Funeral Home - Gordon: direct cremation from $2,195. That places direct cremation roughly 16% above the Georgia median ($1,895). 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 Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Milledgeville in GA, about 11 miles from Williams White Columns Funeral Home - Gordon. 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 780 funeral homes in Georgia. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Williams White Columns Funeral Home - Gordon cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,195. 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 White Columns Funeral Home - Gordon located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Williams White Columns Funeral Home - Gordon is located at 179 Milledgeville Hwy. in Gordon, GA. You can reach the home at (478) 628-2200. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Williams White Columns Funeral Home - Gordon offer veteran families?
Williams White Columns Funeral Home - Gordon provides webcasting, live video services, pre-planning, unique service options, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Williams White Columns Funeral Home - Gordon help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Williams White Columns Funeral Home - Gordon mentions veterans cemetery burial and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Williams White Columns Funeral Home - Gordon accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian families, among others.
What sets Williams White Columns Funeral Home - Gordon apart
- Webcasting and live video services available for all services
- Interactive aftercare and daily email affirmations for grief support, led by Executive Counseling Director Dr. Virginia Simpson
- Multiple facility locations and two associated cemeteries (Heritage Memorial Park, Washington Memorial Gardens)
- Emphasis on pre-planning with online forms and facility tours
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Interment
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian.
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.