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B.W. Foster Funeral Home

1926 High St. · Portsmouth, VA 23704

Call (757) 397-2391Website ↗

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Veterans Military Honors

Veteran Services

From the home's own description

“B.W. Foster Funeral Home assists with arrangements for veteran burials, indicated by Bart T. Foster's background as a retired chief hospital corpsman from the U.S. Naval Reserves and the listing of 'Veteran Cemeteries' as a resource. Olive Branch Cemetery, a nearby facility, also mentions offering veteran burial flags.”

Veteran services at B.W. Foster Funeral Home

For veterans in Portsmouth, VA, B.W. Foster Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include chapel, parking lot, and reception areas, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,360 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial service, graveside service, outer burial containers, temporary grave marker, burial clothing, and cremation urns. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include chapel.

Published pricing at B.W. Foster Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,410. That places direct cremation roughly 1% below 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 18 miles from B.W. Foster 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.

B.W. Foster Funeral Home lists these traditions and communities: Catholic. Military funeral honors can be part of a religious service; tell the director the order you want.

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 B.W. Foster Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,410. 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 B.W. Foster Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

B.W. Foster Funeral Home is located at 1926 High St. in Portsmouth, VA. You can reach the home at (757) 397-2391. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does B.W. Foster Funeral Home offer veteran families?

B.W. Foster Funeral Home provides professional services of funeral director and staff, embalming, preparation of embalmed body, automotive equipment, visitation services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does B.W. Foster Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

In its own description of its veteran services, B.W. Foster Funeral Home mentions flag presentation and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.

Which faith traditions does B.W. Foster Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.

What sets B.W. Foster Funeral Home apart

  • Over 125 years of continuous operation, established in 1896 as S.J. Flynn Company, evolving into B.W. Foster Funeral Home in 1954.
  • Multi-generational family ownership and operation, with Benjamin W. Foster's sons, Bart T. Foster and Brian P. Foster, actively involved.
  • Strategic partnership with R.W. Baker and Company Funeral Home to establish Baker-Foster Funeral Home, Bennett's Creek Chapel, expanding service area.
  • Extensive online Griefwords Library, offering a wide range of articles and resources for individuals and families navigating grief.
  • Staff members, including Brian P. Foster Sr. and Bart T. Foster, are actively involved in multiple professional associations, demonstrating commitment to industry standards and ongoing development.

Military and veteran services listed

★Memorial Service

Burial and cremation services

Burial

  • · Graveside Service
  • · Outer Burial Containers
  • · Burial Clothing
  • · Immediate Burial

Cremation

  • · Cremation Urns
  • · Cremation Urn Vaults
  • · Direct Cremation

On-site facilities

· Chapel
· Stateroom
· Parking Lot
· Arrangement Rooms
· Reception Areas
· Preparation Room
· General Office Facilities

Affiliations and specialties

Industry affiliations

  • · Tidewater Funeral Directors Association
  • · National Funeral Directors Association
  • · Virginia Funeral Directors Association
  • · Association of Independent Funeral Homes of Virginia

Specialties

  • · Catholic services
  • · Veteran services
  • · Military Honors services

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Catholic.

Branches of service mentioned

B.W. Foster Funeral Home's description of its services mentions these branches:

Navy

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.