Veteran services at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home
Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, located in Saint Albans, WV, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Bartlett-Nichols Funeral Home specializes in honoring veterans, offering dedicated services. Staff member Walter R. Summers III is a U.S. Army veteran." Published pricing lists $4,730 for basic burial and $2,820 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include honoring life and veterans services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,250. That places direct cremation roughly 3% below the West Virginia median ($2,325). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery in WV, approximately 4 miles from Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home. Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
West Virginia has approximately 299 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,250. 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 Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home is located at 409 6th Ave. in Saint Albans, WV. You can reach the home at (304) 727-4325. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home provides honoring life, veterans services, grief support resources, 365 days of grief support, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Bartlett-Nichols Funeral Home specializes in honoring veterans, offering dedicated services. Staff member Walter R. Summers III is a U.S. Army veteran.
Which faith traditions does Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Catholic, Christian (non-denominational), Church of God families, among others.
What sets Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home apart
- Owner Thomas Nichols Jr.'s 35+ years of experience and leadership roles, including past President of the West Virginia Funeral Directors Association.
- Emphasis on "Celebrating Life" and acknowledging the unique life path of each individual.
- Specialized "Honoring Our Veterans" services.
- Comprehensive grief support, including a "365 Days of Grief Support" email program for daily comfort.
- Facility designed to be a distinctive and welcoming space for services.
- Deep community involvement and extensive affiliations of the owners and staff within St. Albans and the broader Kanawha Valley.
Military & veteran services offered
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · West Virginia Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Pi Sigma Eta
- · Washington Masonic Lodge #58 A.F. & A.M. of St. Albans
- · Scottish Rite Bodies of Charleston
- · Beni Kedem Shrine Temple, Charleston
- · Royal Order of Jesters, Court 111, Charleston
- · JOW (Jesters on Wheels)
Specializations
- · Honoring Our Veterans
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Catholic, Christian (non-denominational), Church of God. Languages spoken at the home: English.
Branches of service supported
Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home has documented experience supporting the following branches:
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow honors are coordinated
Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.
For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.