Veterans Funeral Services in Oak Ridge, TN
Companion Funeral & Cremation Service proudly serves veterans and military families throughout the Oak Ridge area. We handle every detail from VA paperwork, military honors coordination, to national cemetery arrangements, so your family can focus on honoring a life well lived.
SERVING OAK RIDGE & ANDERSON COUNTY
Veteran Arrangements in Oak Ridge, TN
Companion has been honored to serve veteran families across Oak Ridge and Anderson County for years. Our staff knows veteran arrangements inside and out — national cemetery coordination, military honors, benefits and documentation — so your family can focus on celebrating the life of your loved one. When it’s time to honor a veteran in your family, we’re here to guide you through it.
- VA Benefits Assistance & Paperwork
- Military Honors Coordination
- National Cemetery Arrangements
- Family-Owned & Operated Since 2011
Veterans Funeral Packages In Oak Ridge, TN
Transparent Pricing. No Hidden Fees.
We publish every price upfront. No surprise charges at the time of arrangement. All packages include burial at a national or state veterans cemetery with proper documentation (DD-214) and can be customized for private cemeteries.
The goods and services shown below are those we can provide to our customers. You may choose only the items you desire. However, any funeral arrangements you select will include a charge for our basic services and overhead.
Individual service prices are published in our General Price List.
These packages are offered in addition to itemized pricing. View our complete General Price List for individual service prices. This fee is already included in our charges for direct cremations, immediate burials, and forwarding or receiving remains.
Veterans Cremation
Cremation with graveside service at national cemetery- $1,620 itemized (Save $125)
- Basic cremation $895
- Scheduling, arranging burial & military honors $300
- Equipment & staff for graveside service included
- Engraved wooden flag case $150
- Urn allowance credit $200
- Basic memorial package (register book, 75 memorial cards, thank you notes) $75
- VA burial allowance may further reduce out-of-pocket cost. Anderson County fees (HD permit $25, ME fee $40, death certificates $15/ea.) are additional cash advance items.
Veterans Graveside Service
Casketed burial – graveside service- $4,665 itemized (Save $1,370)
- Basic services of funeral director & staff $1,995
- Transfer from place of death (within 30 mi.) $375
- Dressing, casketing, & cosmetic care $100
- Equipment & staff for graveside service $300
- Hearse to national cemetery $325
- 20GA Steel Bradford Casket $1,495
- Basic memorial package $75
- Burial must take place at a national or state veterans cemetery to prevent added cemetery costs. Anderson County cash advance fees additional
Veterans Funeral Service
Full day visitation with funeral service- $5,990 itemized (Save $1,695)
- Basic services of funeral director & staff $1,995
- Transfer from place of death (within 30 mi.) $375
- Professional embalming $500 – not required by law. See below.
- Dressing, casketing & cosmetic care $100
- Same-day visitation $400
- Funeral service (home, church, or offsite) $300
- Equipment & staff for graveside service $300
- Hearse to national cemetery $325
- 20GA Steel Bradford Casket $1,495
- Deluxe memorial package $300
- Except in certain special cases, embalming is not required by law. It may be necessary, however, if you select certain funeral arrangements, such as a funeral with viewing. If you do not want embalming, you usually have the right to choose an arrangement that does not require you to pay for it, such as direct cremation or immediate burial.
Complete General Price List — All Services & Itemized Fees
All Services & Itemized Fees. Effective October 1, 2025.
Anderson County Cash Advance Fees
Not included in package prices
- County HD Permit | $25.00
- County ME Fee |$40.00
- Death Certificate (each) | $15.00
- Newspaper Obituaries | Varies by publication
These are government-mandated fees collected on the family’s behalf and passed through at cost. Families are informed of all applicable fees in writing at the time of arrangement.
Payment Options
Cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express accepted
Life insurance policies can be assigned to cover funeral expenses. Policy is verified and proceeds applied directly
Third-party financing available for qualified families
East Tennessee Veterans Cemeteries
National & State Veterans Cemeteries Near Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge veterans have access to multiple national and state veterans’ cemeteries within the Knoxville metro area. Our staff coordinates directly with these facilities to schedule burial, confirm eligibility, and arrange military honors on your family’s behalf.
Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery
East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery
2200 E. Gov. John Sevier Hwy 168
Knoxville, TN 37920
State-operated cemetery with 28,000 plots and capacity for new burials. Accepts both casketed and cremated remains. Operated by the Tennessee Department of Veterans Services. Eligibility similar to VA national cemeteries; residency requirements may apply. Pre-registration available.
VA National Cemetery
Knoxville National Cemetery
939 Tyson Street NW
Knoxville, TN 37917
Federal National Cemetery in Knoxville. Currently accepting cremated remains in new in-ground gravesites and placement in above-ground columbarium niches. Casketed burial available only for subsequent interment in an existing occupied gravesite. Contact the cemetery directly to confirm current availability.
Limited – Cremation & Subsequent Interments
VA National Cemetery
Mountain Home National Cemetery
215 Heroes Drive Mountain Home
Johnson City, TN 37684
Fully open federal national cemetery accepting both casketed and cremated remains. Located approximately 2 hours northeast of Oak Ridge in Johnson City, TN. An option for families with connections to the Tri-Cities area.
Chattanooga National Cemetery
1200 Bailey Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404
Fully open federal national cemetery accepting casketed and cremated remains. Approximately 1.5 hours southwest of Oak Ridge. One of Tennessee’s most historic national cemeteries, established in 1863. Companion’s Chattanooga location can also assist families choosing this cemetery.
Cemetery availability is subject to change. Our staff verifies current burial status before scheduling. National cemetery burial is provided at no cost to eligible veterans; eligible dependents at the East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery are buried at a cost of $700.
VA Burial Benefits
Understanding What the VA Provides
VA burial benefits help cover funeral, burial, and transportation costs for eligible veterans. Our staff assists families in filing all necessary claims at no additional charge.
Who Qualifies
Veterans with an honorable or general discharge, service members who died on active duty, and in many cases their spouses and minor dependent children. Unmarried adult dependent children may qualify in certain circumstances.
What’s Covered at National Cemeteries
Burial space for veteran, spouse, and dependent child; opening and closing of the grave; outer burial container or vault; and a government-furnished headstone or grave marker, at no charge to the family.
Burial Allowance
For veterans buried outside a national cemetery, the VA provides a burial allowance to offset funeral costs. Non-service-connected claims must be filed within two years of burial or cremation. There is no time limit for service-connected claims.
Military Funeral Honors
Coordinated by the Department of Defense, military honors include the playing of “Taps,” flag folding and presentation, a rifle detail, and a color guard. Our staff requests these honors on behalf of the family and ensures proper documentation is in order.
Headstones & Grave Markers
The VA provides a headstone or marker for eligible veterans, including for previously unmarked graves, at no charge. To request one, complete VA Form 10-1330 and submit to the National Cemetery Scheduling Office.
Required Documentation
The DD-214 (discharge papers) is the primary document required for most VA burial benefits and national cemetery burial. If the DD-214 is lost, we can assist families in obtaining a replacement through the National Archives or local veterans service organizations in Anderson County.
For complete VA benefits information, visit va.gov/burials-memorials or call the VA at 1-800-827-1000.
Common Questions
Veterans Funeral Services in Oak Ridge — FAQ
Can Companion Oak Ridge coordinate burial at the East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in Knoxville?
Yes. We handle all scheduling, documentation, and military honors coordination for burial at the East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery and other area cemeteries. Our staff contacts the cemetery directly once the family confirms their choice.
Is Knoxville National Cemetery still accepting new burials from Oak Ridge veterans?
Knoxville National Cemetery is currently accepting cremated remains in new in-ground gravesites and columbarium niches. New casketed burials are limited to subsequent interments in existing occupied gravesites. For full casketed burial, the East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in Knoxville or Mountain Home National Cemetery in Johnson City are the most accessible, fully open options. Cemetery availability can change; our staff verifies current status at the time of arrangement.
What if the veteran’s DD-214 is lost or unavailable?
We can assist families in requesting a replacement DD-214 through the National Archives (Standard Form 180) or the Tennessee Department of Veterans Services. This process can take time, so we recommend starting as early as possible. Our staff will guide you through each step.
Does Companion charge extra for VA paperwork and benefits coordination?
No. VA benefits assistance, burial allowance claim coordination, and military honors requests are included as part of our veteran package services at no additional charge.
Can the veteran packages be used at a private cemetery in Anderson County?
Yes. The packages can be customized for burial at a private cemetery, but additional cemetery costs — plot, opening and closing, outer burial container — will apply and are not included in the package price. VA benefits may still apply depending on the veteran’s eligibility and cause of death.
How soon can Companion Oak Ridge respond after a death?
Our team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We can begin the arrangement process at any time. Transfer within 30 miles of our Oak Ridge location at 653 Briarcliff Avenue is included in our standard transfer fee; beyond 30 miles is billed at $2.50 per mile one way.
