Veteran services at Botetourt Funeral Home, Inc.
Botetourt Funeral Home, Inc., located in Buchanan, VA, assists those who served and their families. 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 buchanan chapel, eagle rock chapel, and on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,990 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, veterans services, memorial service, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include buchanan chapel, eagle rock chapel, and on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Botetourt Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $3,250. That places direct cremation roughly 33% above 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 57 miles from Botetourt Funeral Home, Inc.. 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 Botetourt Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,250. 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 Botetourt Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Botetourt Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 14920 Lee Hwy. in Buchanan, VA. You can reach the home at (540) 254-3000. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Botetourt Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
Botetourt Funeral Home, Inc. provides traditional services, cremation services, pet services, personalization, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Botetourt Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Botetourt Funeral Home, Inc. 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 Botetourt Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Presbyterian, Church of the Brethren, Methodist families, among others.
What sets Botetourt Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Multi-generational family ownership and operation, with key family members actively involved as licensed funeral directors and owners.
- Specialized pet services, including private, partitioned, and communal cremation options, along with memorial products like paw prints and keepsakes.
- Provision of a Certified Celebrant for personalized services when clergy may not be chosen.
- On-site capabilities for custom monument design and laser engraving, handled by a licensed funeral director.
- Dedicated Veterans Services, assisting families with VA burial benefits, memorial items, and military funeral honors.
- Offering a year of weekly grief messages for ongoing support to families.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Virginia Funeral Directors Association
- · VFDA Disaster Response Team
- · Blue Ridge Funeral Director Associations
- · Shenandoah Funeral Director Associations
Specialties
- · Pet Services
- · Veterans Services
- · Certified Celebrant
- · Certified Crematory Operator
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Presbyterian, Church of the Brethren, Methodist. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.