Veteran services at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home
Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, located in Saint Albans, WV, assists those who served and their families. The team handles VA burial allowances, honor-guard coordination, and national-cemetery scheduling. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: honoring life and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
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). 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 Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery in WV, about 4 miles from Bartlett-Chapman 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 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-Chapman Funeral Home assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
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 and veteran services listed
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
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)
Specialties
- · Honoring Our Veterans
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Catholic, Christian (non-denominational), Church of God. Languages spoken at the home: English.
Branches of service mentioned
Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.