Veteran services at Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home
Veteran families in Newton, NC can turn to Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel, reception room, and ample parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,895 for basic burial and $1,595 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: on-site cremation, private viewing before cremation, cremation, burial, veterans services, and memorial keepsakes. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,595. That places direct cremation roughly 14% below the North Carolina median ($1,850). 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 Salisbury National Cemetery Annex in NC, about 47 miles from Willis-Reynolds 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 845 funeral homes in North Carolina. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Willis-Reynolds 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 Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home is located at 56 Northwest Bd. in Newton, NC. You can reach the home at (828) 464-0131. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home provides funeral service video production, intimate gatherings, arrangements by phone or email, on-site cremation, private viewing before cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Qingming Festival families, among others.
What sets Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home apart
- First on-site crematory in the Newton-Conover area (added 2002).
- Offers funeral service video production.
- Provides arrangements by phone or email, including electronic signature, without requiring a funeral home visit.
- Offers black car service.
- Features expansive spaces for visitations and a reception room for catered events with customizable menus.
- Specializes in veterans' services, including working with local veterans organizations and hosting community events.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · On-Site Cremation
- · Private Viewing Before Cremation
- · Home Delivery Of Ashes
- · Mail Delivery Of Ashes
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
- · Serving All Ethnicities And Faith Backgrounds
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Qingming Festival, Hindu Funeral Traditions, Muslim Funeral Traditions, Christian Funeral Traditions, Jewish Funeral Traditions, Black Funeral Traditions, Chung Yeung Festival, Día de los Muertos. 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.