Veteran services at Wilson Funeral & Cremation Service
Wilson Funeral & Cremation Service serves veteran families in Charlotte, NC with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Wilson Funeral & Cremation Service is a Level Three Founding Community Partner for veteran's memorial services, offering specialized planning to honor the life and sacrifice of veterans and their families." On-site amenities include flexible chapel space, chapel, and reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,976 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Early reviews are positive, averaging 5.0 stars across 22.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, burial, veterans planning, online memorial, securing burial permits, and cremation remembrance jewelry. 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 flexible chapel space, chapel, and 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 Wilson Funeral & Cremation Service: direct cremation from $2,216. That places direct cremation roughly 20% above the North Carolina median ($1,850). 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 Salisbury National Cemetery Annex in NC, approximately 37 miles from Wilson Funeral & Cremation Service. Wilson Funeral & Cremation Service can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Wilson Funeral & Cremation Service holds a 5.0-star rating from 22 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
North Carolina has approximately 845 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Wilson Funeral & Cremation Service is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Wilson Funeral & Cremation Service cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,216. 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 Wilson Funeral & Cremation Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Wilson Funeral & Cremation Service is located at 5301 Albemarle Road in Charlotte, NC. You can reach the home at (704) 568-2106. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Wilson Funeral & Cremation Service offer veteran families?
Wilson Funeral & Cremation Service provides cremation, burial, funeral service video production, arrangements by phone or email, multicultural funerals, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Wilson Funeral & Cremation Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Wilson Funeral & Cremation Service is a Level Three Founding Community Partner for veteran's memorial services, offering specialized planning to honor the life and sacrifice of veterans and their families.
Which faith traditions does Wilson Funeral & Cremation Service accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian, Catholic, Buddhist, Hindu, Jewish families, among others.
How do families rate Wilson Funeral & Cremation Service?
Wilson Funeral & Cremation Service holds a 5.0-star rating across 22 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Wilson Funeral & Cremation Service apart
- 100% Service Guarantee: If dissatisfied with any aspect of service, that portion is refunded.
- Lifetime Flexibility: Prepaid plans can be changed.
- Relocation Protection: Prepaid plans are transferable to any qualifying Dignity Memorial provider in North America.
- Custody of Care Guaranteed: Detailed, certified process for cremation, ensuring exclusive custody.
- Extensive history in Charlotte, dating back to 1926, including operating the city's first ambulance service.
- Specialization in multicultural funerals, with staff experienced in diverse cultural backgrounds.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Securing Burial Permits
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
- · Home Delivery of Ashes
- · Mail Delivery of Ashes
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specializations
- · Multicultural Funerals
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian, Catholic, Buddhist, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish, French.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Wilson Funeral & Cremation Service. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“Wilson Funeral & Cremation Service Are great at making your time of need feel comfortable even though you are grieving a loss . We was treated with dignity and understanding of our need from all of the staff that we encountered we couldn't have chosen a better place to serve us than Wilson. ❤️”
“Mr. Mike and Donnie were of great help. Christy was also so kind. Donnie was there the whole service and was very patient, nice, and genuine. All the staff is accommodating and patient. My family is very grateful for the way they made such hard process a bit smoother. We had no issues whatsoever. Even though they experience this process often due to the fact it’s their job, they never lost the sense of empathy and I was able to tell. Thank you Wilson Funeral Services.”
“The folks here are compassionate, thoughtful, professional, and kind. Wilson Funeral Service was very good to my family and me. They treated us with the utmost respect. I highly recommend them.”
“Everyone involved with Wilson Funeral Home in Charlotte NC was helpful, answered all my questions always called me back when I reached out regarding my loved one and always professional.”
“This is a perfect place to have a funeral. The people are easy to work with and are very professional. The facility is roomy and attractive, but not distracting. It's quiet and low key. They are well organized and up front with their prices.”
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.