HONORING THEM
Veteran Services
Veteran Services
Many of us take our freedoms for granted, but our staff at Temples-Halloran Funeral Home proudly acknowledges the sacrifices made by those who have served our country through their patriotism, love of country and willingness to protect others
To ensure their legacy is honored with the dignity they deserve, we proudly offer our Veterans Honor Burial and Cremation Memorial Package, a dedicated service designed to provide a meaningful and memorable farewell
With compassion, respect, and the highest level of care, we guide families through every detail, ensuring a tribute that reflects the courage and dedication of their loved ones
Let us help you celebrate their legacy with a service as honorable as their sacrifice.We are committed to providing quality service and professional assistance to help families complete the necessary forms to obtain benefits that are provided through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for deceased veterans
Honored to Serve Those Who Proudly Served Our Nation
Veteran Full Traditional Burial
$8500
Includes:
Your choice of Two Caskets- Silverstone Gray Metal or Clifton Wood
Professional Services of Funeral Director and Staff
Transfer of Your Loved One to our Funeral Home (within a 50 mile radius)
Embalming and or Refrigeration
Dressing and Casketing
Same Day Visitation
Funeral or Graveside Service
Funeral Coach and Utility Vehicle
Online Tribute
Basic Memorial Stationary Package
Coordination with Fort Jackson Cemetery and branch of service for Military Honors
Prices do not include Cash Advanced Items such as Sales Tax, Clergy Honorarium,
Death Certificates, Police Escorts, Flowers, Newspaper Fees.
Veteran Cremation with Memorial Service
$3300
Includes:
$200 Urn Allowance
Professional Services of Funeral Director and Staff
Transfer of Your Loved One to our Funeral Home (within a 50 mile radius)
Refrigeration
Private Family Goodbye at our Funeral Home
Same Day Visitation
Memorial Service
Utility Vehicle
Online Tribute
Basic Memorial Stationary Package
Coordination with Fort Jackson Cemetery and branch of service for Military Honors
Prices do not include Cash Advanced Items such as Sales Tax, Clergy Honorarium,
Death Certificates, Cremation Permit, Police Escorts, Flowers, Newspaper Fees.
HAVE YOU SEEN YOUR DD 214?
If you’ve misplaced your DD Form 214, we can help you request a replacement at no cost to you. Call us today at 803-772-1231 for assistance.
What are VA burial benefits and memorial items?
The VA burial benefits are designed to assist service members, veterans, and their families plan and pay for a burial or memorial service in a VA national cemetery. Memorial items are provided through the Veterans Affairs to honor the service of those who have served the country.
Who qualifies for burial benefits and burial in a national cemetery?
Veterans, service members, spouses, and dependents may be eligible for burial in a VA national cemetery, as well as other benefits, if they meet one of the requirements listed below:
- A veteran who didn’t receive a dishonorable discharge
- A service member who died while on active duty, active duty for training, or inactive duty for training
- The spouse or minor child of a veteran, even if the veteran died first
- In some cases, the unmarried adult dependent child of a veteran
What are military funeral honors and a committal service?
Military funeral honors include the playing of “Taps,” a rifle detail, a color guard and uniformed service members who properly fold and present the United States flag to the grieving family. These flags are typically given to the deceased’s next of kin or close friend. In order for the survivors to qualify to receive the burial flag, the veteran or reservist must be described by at least one of the following:
- Served in wartime
- Died while serving on active duty after May 27, 1941
- Served after January 31, 1955
- Served in peacetime and left military service before June 27, 1950, after serving at least one enlistment or because of a disability that was caused - or made worse - by their active military service
- Served in the Selected Reserves, or served in the military forces of the Philippines while in service of the United States and died on or after April 25, 1951.
What are burial benefits and how do I apply?
The veterans death benefits help cover the burial, funeral and transportation costs associated with the deceased’s services and disposition. For those being buried in a national cemetery, survivors can receive assistance with the burial and funeral costs, the plot or internment, and the transporting of the veteran’s remains for burial.
You must file a claim for a non-service-connected burial allowance within two years after the veteran’s burial or cremation. There is no time limit to file for a service-connected burial, plot or interment allowance.
You can apply online at https://www.va.gov/burials-and-memorials/application/530/introduction or by mail after completing the VA Form 21P-530.
A veteran who didn’t receive a dishonorable discharge or a service member who died while on active duty may be eligible for a headstone or marker if they meet certain requirements. To find out if your deceased loved one qualifies, visit https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/memorial-items/headstones-markers-medallions/
The Department of Veteran Affairs also provides a headstone for unmarked graves of an eligible deceased veteran at no charge. To request a headstone, grave marker, or niche marker, fill out the VA Form 10-1330 and send to:
Department of Veteran Affairs
5109 Russell Road
Quantico, VA 22134-3909
For more information regarding VA burial benefits and memorial items, visit https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/ or contact the VA office at 1-800-827-1000.
