Veteran services at Barnett Funeral Home
Barnett Funeral Home serves veteran families in Wytheville, VA with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include parking and chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,895 for basic burial and $1,595 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, traditional burial, burial, and memorial service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Barnett Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,900. That places direct cremation roughly 22% 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 Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery in VA, about 25 miles from Barnett 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 Barnett Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,900. 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 Barnett Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Barnett Funeral Home is located at 325 Church St. in Wytheville, VA. You can reach the home at (276) 228-3121. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Barnett Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Barnett Funeral Home provides cremation, traditional burial, visitation, public viewing, receiving of friends, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Barnett Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Barnett Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Barnett Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Catholic, Episcopal, Lutheran, Methodist families, among others.
What sets Barnett Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned and operated business serving multiple counties in Southwest Virginia (Wythe, Bland, Smyth, Pulaski).
- Operates four distinct locations: Barnett Funeral Home (Wytheville), Lindsey Funeral Home (Rural Retreat), Bland Funeral Home (Bland), and Reese Funeral Home (Austinville).
- Affiliated with The Order of the Golden Rule, pledging service guided by the Golden Rule.
- Offers extensive grief resources, including an online library with articles from Dr. Alan Wolfelt.
- Provides comprehensive support and information for veteran burial benefits and military funeral honors.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Ash Scattering
- · Ash Retention
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · The Order of the Golden Rule
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Catholic, Episcopal, Lutheran, Methodist, Pentecostal Holiness, Seventh-Day Adventist, Church of God, Church of Christ, 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.