Veteran services at Wiseman's Mortuary
Wiseman's Mortuary, located in Fayetteville, NC, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Wiseman Mortuary specializes in Veterans Services, offering military services, assistance with veterans' headstones, and burial flags. They are experienced in coordinating burials at facilities like Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery." On-site amenities include wiseman mortuary chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,675 for basic burial and $1,840 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include military services, graveside ceremony, funeral service followed by cremation, memorial service, direct cremation, and veterans services. 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 wiseman mortuary chapel. 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 Wiseman's Mortuary: direct cremation from $1,400. That places direct cremation roughly 24% below 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 Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery in NC, approximately 8 miles from Wiseman's Mortuary. Wiseman's Mortuary can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
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. Wiseman's Mortuary is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Wiseman's Mortuary cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,400. 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 Wiseman's Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Wiseman's Mortuary is located at 431 Cumberland St. in Fayetteville, NC. You can reach the home at (910) 483-7111. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Wiseman's Mortuary offer veteran families?
Wiseman's Mortuary provides preplanning, funeral ceremony, military services, graveside ceremony, funeral service followed by cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Wiseman's Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Wiseman Mortuary specializes in Veterans Services, offering military services, assistance with veterans' headstones, and burial flags. They are experienced in coordinating burials at facilities like Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery.
Which faith traditions does Wiseman's Mortuary accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for African Methodist Episcopal Zion (AME Zion), Baptist, Non-Denominational Christian families, among others.
What sets Wiseman's Mortuary apart
- Over 50 years of continuous family ownership and operation in Fayetteville.
- Specialization in Veterans Services, including assistance with headstones and burial flags.
- Comprehensive grief support resources, including a year-long daily email series.
- Commitment to personalized service across diverse traditions and customs.
- Detailed guidance on funeral etiquette and a proactive COVID-19 safety policy.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Ceremony
- · Burial Caskets
- · Burial Vaults
Cremation
- · Funeral Service Followed By Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
- · Urns
- · Urn Vaults
- · Cremation Caskets
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · The Funeral and Memorial Information Council
Specializations
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: African Methodist Episcopal Zion (AME Zion), Baptist, Non-Denominational Christian. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.