Veteran services at Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Homes & Crematory
For veterans in Fairhope, AL, Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Homes & Crematory coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include fairhope chapel, daphne chapel, and elberta chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,000 for basic burial and $1,200 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, memorial service, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include fairhope chapel, daphne chapel, elberta chapel, foley chapel, and spanish fort chapel.
Published pricing at Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Homes & Crematory: direct cremation from $1,400. That places direct cremation roughly 25% below the Alabama median ($1,870). 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 Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Spanish Fort in AL, about 5 miles from Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Homes & Crematory. 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 479 funeral homes in Alabama. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Homes & Crematory 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 Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Homes & Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Homes & Crematory is located at 19698 Greeno Rd. in Fairhope, AL. You can reach the home at (251) 990-7775. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Homes & Crematory offer veteran families?
Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Homes & Crematory provides cremation services, traditional funeral service, memorial service, graveside service, committal service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Homes & Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Homes & Crematory mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Homes & Crematory accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Christian families, among others.
What sets Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Homes & Crematory apart
- Multi-generational family involvement with Gary Wolfe, his wife Judy, and daughter Tina all holding key roles.
- Extensive network of ten chapel locations and two memorial gardens across Southern Alabama, providing broad regional coverage.
- Long-tenured staff, including General Manager Gary Simms, who has worked with Gary Wolfe since 1982.
- Comprehensive grief support resources, including a year of weekly grief messages, free e-booklets, and the GriefPlan Video Program.
- Assistance with monument selection and design, including granite and bronze options, and guidance on cemetery regulations.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Grief Support
- · Pre-planning
- · Personalization
- · Monuments
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, 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.