Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home

Veteran services at Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home

For veterans in Saluda, VA, Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Faulkner Funeral Homes & Cremation Services ensures veteran families are informed of all pertinent VA benefits and assists both veteran and first responder families in planning services that honor their dedication and service." On-site amenities include chapels, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,240 for basic burial and $2,720 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include traditional burial, cremation, direct cremation, and veterans services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

On-site facilities of note include chapels. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.

Published pricing at Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,720. That places direct cremation roughly 12% above the Virginia median ($2,435). 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 Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery in VA, approximately 54 miles from Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home. Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Virginia has approximately 579 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,720. 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 Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home is located at 15 C.F. Edwards Ln. in Saluda, VA. You can reach the home at (804) 758-2315. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home provides traditional burial, cremation, direct cremation, veterans services, first responders services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Faulkner Funeral Homes & Cremation Services ensures veteran families are informed of all pertinent VA benefits and assists both veteran and first responder families in planning services that honor their dedication and service.

What sets Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home apart

Specialization as a "Life Celebration Home," focusing on personalized services with life themes, photographs, and memorabilia.
Comprehensive pre-planning options with flexible funding and guaranteed costs against inflation.
Dedicated services for veterans, including assistance with VA benefits, and for first responders.
Guidance through over 100 decisions following a passing, aiming to reduce family burden.
Provision of grief support resources, including information on the grieving process and connections to support groups.

Military & veteran services offered

★Veterans Services

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Traditional Burial

Cremation

· Cremation
· Direct Cremation

On-site facilities

· Chapels

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Funeral and Memorial Information Council (FAMIC)

Specializations

· Life Celebration Home
· Veterans Services
· First Responders Services

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.

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How 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.