Veteran services at Arner Funeral Chapel
For veterans in Chester, WV, Arner Funeral Chapel coordinates military honors and burial benefits. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $925 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Arner Funeral Chapel: direct cremation from $925. That places direct cremation roughly 60% below the West Virginia median ($2,325). 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 National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in PA, about 30 miles from Arner Funeral 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 299 funeral homes in West Virginia. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Arner Funeral Chapel cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $925. 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 Arner Funeral Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Arner Funeral Chapel is located at 607 Carolina Avenue in Chester, WV. You can reach the home at (304) 387-1288. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Arner Funeral Chapel offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Arner Funeral Chapel starts at $925. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Arner Funeral Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Arner Funeral Chapel assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
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.