Veteran services at Altmeyer Funeral Homes - Southside Chapel
Altmeyer Funeral Homes - Southside Chapel serves veteran families in Virginia Beach, VA with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include southside chapel, riverside chapel, and maestas chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,320 for basic burial and $3,375 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial, cremation, custom memorials and gatherings, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include southside chapel, riverside chapel, maestas chapel, denbigh chapel, and chesapeake chapel.
Published pricing at Altmeyer Funeral Homes - Southside Chapel: direct cremation from $3,375. That places direct cremation roughly 39% above the Virginia median ($2,435). 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 Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery in VA, about 25 miles from Altmeyer Funeral Homes - Southside Chapel. 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 579 funeral homes in Virginia. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Altmeyer Funeral Homes - Southside Chapel cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,375. 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 Altmeyer Funeral Homes - Southside Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Altmeyer Funeral Homes - Southside Chapel is located at 5792 Greenwich Rd. in Virginia Beach, VA. You can reach the home at (757) 422-4000. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Altmeyer Funeral Homes - Southside Chapel offer veteran families?
Altmeyer Funeral Homes - Southside Chapel provides burial, cremation, aftercare, custom memorials and gatherings, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Altmeyer Funeral Homes - Southside Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Altmeyer Funeral Homes - Southside Chapel mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Altmeyer Funeral Homes - Southside Chapel accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Jewish, Christian (various denominations) families, among others.
What sets Altmeyer Funeral Homes - Southside Chapel apart
- Over a century of family ownership and operation (since 1917).
- Newly built Southside Chapel (2018) with a large chapel and full-service reception area.
- Personalized memorial options and custom gatherings.
- Hospitality and catering services available.
- Remote attendance options for services.
- Comprehensive veterans' services, including a 10% preplanning discount, military honors, and assistance with national cemetery burials.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Jewish Family Services of Tidewater
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
- · Jewish Memorial Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Jewish, Christian (various denominations).
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.