Veteran services at Arritt Funeral Home
Veteran families in Covington, VA can turn to Arritt Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $3,125 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: traditional burial, cremation, memorial service, graveside service, veterans services, and pet cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Arritt Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,325. That places direct cremation roughly 37% 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 Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery in VA, about 60 miles from Arritt Funeral Home. 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 Arritt Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,325. 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 Arritt Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Arritt Funeral Home is located at 1102 South Highland Avenue in Covington, VA. You can reach the home at (540) 962-2201. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Arritt Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Arritt Funeral Home provides traditional burial, cremation, preplanning, memorial service, graveside service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Arritt Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Arritt Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Arritt Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Christian, Catholic, Episcopal, Methodist families, among others.
What sets Arritt Funeral Home apart
- Multi-generational family ownership, with third and fourth generations actively involved in daily operations.
- Only funeral home in the area providing specialized pet cremation and burial services.
- Extensive personalization options for funeral and memorial services, including custom caskets and flexible arrangements.
- Preplanning services with cost lock-in guarantees through Homesteaders Life Insurance Company.
- Annual Holiday Remembrance Service offered as part of their grief support program.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Pet Burial
- · Natural Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Pet Cremation
- · Cremation Arrangements
- · Urns
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Homesteaders Life Insurance Company
- · Virginia Funeral Directors Association
- · Blue Ridge Funeral Directors Association
- · Shenandoah Funeral Director’s Association
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
- · Pet Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Christian, Catholic, Episcopal, Methodist, Presbyterian.
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.