Veteran services at Ziegler Funeral Home Inc
Ziegler Funeral Home Inc in Athens, TN supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and flag presentation. Published pricing lists $2,110 for basic burial and $2,085 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial service, burial, cremation, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Ziegler Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $795. That places direct cremation roughly 57% below the Tennessee median ($1,865). 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 Chattanooga National Cemetery in TN, about 48 miles from Ziegler Funeral Home Inc. 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 641 funeral homes in Tennessee. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Ziegler Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $795. 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 Ziegler Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Ziegler Funeral Home Inc is located at 521 West Madison Avenue in Athens, TN. You can reach the home at (423) 745-3123. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Ziegler Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
Ziegler Funeral Home Inc provides funeral service, memorial service, burial, cremation, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Ziegler Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Ziegler Funeral Home Inc mentions military funeral honors and flag presentation. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Ziegler Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Church of Christ, Church of God, Methodist, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Ziegler Funeral Home Inc apart
- Over six decades of continuous family operation and service in McMinn and Meigs Counties, established in 1958.
- Offers a "Have the Talk of a Lifetime" program to encourage meaningful family conversations about end-of-life wishes.
- Provides a year-long daily grief support message program via email.
- Extensive resources on funeral etiquette, Social Security benefits, and guidance for talking to children about grief.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
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Cremation
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Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
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Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Church of Christ, Church of God, Methodist, Catholic, Non-denominational 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.