Cremation for Veterans
Johnson Funeral Home and Cremation Services coordinates cremation with full military honors for veterans in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. It arranges military honors with Fort Liberty and Seymour Johnson Air Force Base at no cost to the family as part of the service, helps with VA burial benefits and paperwork, and coordinates national cemetery scheduling. It also coordinates Patriot Guard rides and ceremonies in North Carolina and Virginia. The firm is not veteran-owned, and a veteran is on staff. Call (252) 937-8886.
Honoring Veterans with Cremation
- Military honors coordinated with Fort Liberty and Seymour Johnson Air Force Base at no cost.
- Help with VA burial benefits and paperwork.
- National cemetery scheduling coordinated.
- Patriot Guard rides and ceremonies in NC and VA.
- Cremation handled through the firm’s owned crematory.
At The Time Of Death
Complimentary with services provided for an honorably discharged veteran.
- Assistance in securing all applicable benefits (including Presidential Memorial Certificate)
- Military honors, including “Taps” and American Flag presentation at ceremony location
- Option to have ceremony at local War Memorial
Helpful Information Regarding The Following:
- Who is eligible to receive benefits
- How to apply
- Required application materials
- Burial in national and VA cemeteries
- Headstones, medallions, and markers
For comprehensive information on Veterans Benefits Administration, visit va.gov.
Good To Know
- Military honors at no cost: The firm coordinates military honors with Fort Liberty and Seymour Johnson Air Force Base at no cost to the family as part of the service. It also coordinates Patriot Guard rides and ceremonies in North Carolina and Virginia.
- VA benefits and national cemetery: The firm helps families with VA burial benefits and paperwork and coordinates national cemetery scheduling. Cremation is handled through the firm's owned crematory, so timing is controlled in-house.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you arrange military honors?
Yes. The firm coordinates military honors with Fort Liberty and Seymour Johnson Air Force Base at no cost to the family as part of the service.
Do you help with VA burial benefits?
Yes. The firm helps families with VA burial benefits and paperwork.
Can you coordinate a national cemetery?
Yes. The firm coordinates national cemetery scheduling for veterans and eligible family members.
Is the firm veteran-owned?
No. The firm is not veteran-owned. It coordinates full veterans services and honors for the families it serves.
Do you coordinate a Patriot Guard escort?
Yes. The firm coordinates Patriot Guard rides and ceremonies in North Carolina and Virginia.
