Veteran services at Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home
Veteran families in Princeton, WV can turn to Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. On-site amenities include funeral chapel and parking area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,795 for basic burial and $1,895 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: veteran's services, honoring life, permanent memorialization, cremation, and memorial ceremony. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include funeral chapel.
Published pricing at Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,895. That places direct cremation roughly 18% 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 Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery in VA, about 30 miles from Bailey-Kirk 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 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 Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,895. 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 Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home is located at 1612 Honaker Ave. in Princeton, WV. You can reach the home at (304) 425-8176. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home provides funerals, obituaries, pre-planning, grief support, veteran's services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian denominations (e.g., Catholic, Protestant) families, among others.
What sets Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home apart
- Emphasis on designing 'healing experiences' beyond basic disposition services.
- Extensive and accessible grief support resources, including online counseling, interactive videos, and daily email affirmations.
- Specialized veteran services, including assistance with benefit applications and coordination of military honors.
- Personalized service design, encouraging family participation with unique tributes like incorporating hobbies, vehicles, or specific themes.
- Hosting community events and providing resources to local residents.
- Offering advanced memorialization options such as tribute videos, personalized printing, memorial websites, and upcoming live funeral webcasting.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · NFDA (National Funeral Directors Association)
- · Selected Independent Funeral Homes (SIFH)
- · WVFDA (West Virginia Funeral Directors and Cremation Operators Association)
- · Princeton Independent Funeral Home Association
Specialties
- · Veteran's Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian denominations (e.g., Catholic, Protestant).
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.