Veteran services at Bower Funeral Chapel & Crematory
Veteran families in Pulaski, VA can turn to Bower Funeral Chapel & Crematory for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel and off-street parking, 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 and burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery in VA, about 7 miles from Bower Funeral Chapel & Crematory. 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
Does Bower Funeral Chapel & Crematory publish funeral prices?
Bower Funeral Chapel & Crematory has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (540) 980-6160 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Bower Funeral Chapel & Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Bower Funeral Chapel & Crematory is located at 1631 Bobwhite Boulevard in Pulaski, VA. You can reach the home at (540) 980-6160. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Bower Funeral Chapel & Crematory offer veteran families?
Bower Funeral Chapel & Crematory provides cremation, traditional funeral, non-traditional ceremony, pre-planning, funeral planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Bower Funeral Chapel & Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Bower Funeral Chapel & Crematory mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Bower Funeral Chapel & Crematory accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian, Methodist, Baptist, Episcopal, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Bower Funeral Chapel & Crematory apart
- Multi-generational family ownership and operation (second and third generations currently involved).
- Two distinct locations serving Pulaski and Dublin, Virginia.
- On-site crematory at the Pulaski location, operational since July 2024.
- Full internet obituaries with photo display capabilities during visitations and services.
- Handicapped accessible facilities and ample off-street parking at the Pulaski location.
- Extensive online grief support library, including resources from Dr. Alan Wolfelt.
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Blue Ridge Funeral Directors Association
- · Chamber of Commerce
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Virginia Funeral Director’s Association
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian, Methodist, Baptist, Episcopal, Catholic, Presbyterian. 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.