Veteran services at Wilmington Funeral & Cremation
Veteran families in Wilmington, NC can turn to Wilmington Funeral & Cremation for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Published pricing lists $5,490 for basic burial and $2,225 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation arrangements, cremation services, cremation selections, memorial options, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
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Published pricing at Wilmington Funeral & Cremation: direct cremation from $2,225. That places direct cremation roughly 20% above 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 Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in NC, about 30 miles from Wilmington Funeral & Cremation. 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 Wilmington Funeral & Cremation cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,225. 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 Wilmington Funeral & Cremation located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Wilmington Funeral & Cremation is located at 1535 South 41St Street in Wilmington, NC. You can reach the home at (910) 791-9099. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Wilmington Funeral & Cremation offer veteran families?
Wilmington Funeral & Cremation provides cremation arrangements, cremation services, final resting place, cremation selections, funeral arrangements, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Wilmington Funeral & Cremation help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Wilmington Funeral & Cremation mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Wilmington Funeral & Cremation accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Accommodates all cultures and religions, Offers humanistic services families, among others.
What sets Wilmington Funeral & Cremation apart
- Extensive personalization options, including dove releases, casket and urn personalization, custom stationery, unique music selection, catering, tribute videos, collage boards, portrait services, and Life Celebrant services.
- Dedicated veteran services, assisting with military honors, National Cemetery burial, personalized military headstones, flags, and burial allowances.
- Comprehensive aftercare program, offering follow-up calls, document assistance, and referrals to local grief specialists and counselors.
- Modern facilities featuring a reception lounge with a full kitchen and chapels equipped with digital large-screen televisions.
- Immaculate fleet of vehicles, including a Mercedes Sprinter Limousine and a Cadillac hearse.
- Multiple convenient locations in Wilmington, Hampstead, and Leland.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Arrangements
- · Cremation Services
- · Cremation Selections
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Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veterans
- · Personalization
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Accommodates all cultures and religions, Offers humanistic services.
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.