Veterans Care
Proudly Serving Those Who Have Proudly Served
Byars Funeral Home is a proud member of the network of premier providers for Veterans & Family Memorial Care. The VFMC network of family owned & operated funeral homes have deep roots in their communities and work closely with all veteran’s service organizations.
As a member of this exclusive network, we share the commitment to offering the highest level of service and quality affordable merchandise.
While, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs does an excellent job providing veterans burial benefits if you use a VA National Cemetery for burial, it does not provide or pay for funeral or cremation arrangements, transportation or military honors all of which can be arranged through Byars Funeral Home, a Certified Veterans & Family Memorial Care Provider.
FREE BURIAL is available at all VA national cemeteries to any deceased veteran of wartime or peacetime service (other than training) who was discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. Members of the Reserve and the Army and Air National Guard who die while performing or as a result of performing active duty for training may also be eligible. FREE BURIAL is also available to an eligible VETERAN’S SPOUSE, minor child(ren) and, under certain conditions, to unmarried adult children.
Traditional Burial
If you choose to have ground burial or mausoleum entombment the service or ceremony usually involves the casket being present. You can choose to have a viewing or a closed casket visitation, and then a funeral service in a church or the funeral home chapel. There are no specific rules or guidelines that you must adhere to. You may even consider an eco-friendly casket or one with a theme. Gathering together before the interment or entombment to honor your loved one is the first step and the most essential component in creating balance and tranquility.
Cremation Options
Contrary to what many people think, choosing cremation means there are countless options for creating a meaningful Remembrance Service or Life Tribute. Honoring the life of a loved one is an essential part of the healing process. You may wish to have a service or ceremony at the funeral home or a place of worship before or after cremation. You have many choices when considering the final disposition of the cremated remains. Some families keep them in an urn at home. Many distribute them amongst family members via keepsake urns or keepsake jewelry.
Please contact us today to discuss the tribute options that are available to honor and remember the dedicated service and achievements of you or your loved one.
