Veteran services at Brooks Lyon Funeral Home
Brooks Lyon Funeral Home, located in South Boston, VA, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,495 for basic burial and $2,795 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial, cremation, memorial service, and veteran services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Brooks Lyon Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,795. That places direct cremation roughly 15% 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 Danville National Cemetery in VA, about 28 miles from Brooks Lyon 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 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 Brooks Lyon Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,795. 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 Brooks Lyon Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Brooks Lyon Funeral Home is located at 115 Main Street in South Boston, VA. You can reach the home at (434) 572-2995. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Brooks Lyon Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Brooks Lyon Funeral Home provides burial, cremation, traditional services, memorial service, committal service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Brooks Lyon Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Brooks Lyon Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Brooks Lyon Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Methodist, Catholic, Pentecostal families, among others.
What sets Brooks Lyon Funeral Home apart
- Four generations of family ownership, with a history dating back to 1914.
- First on-premise cremation service in the region through their affiliation with Cremation Society of Virginia, Southside, Inc.
- Comprehensive pet aftercare services, including private cremation and memorial products.
- Chapel with webcasting capabilities, allowing remote attendance for services.
- Extensive personalization options for services, including photos, videos, artwork, music, and readings.
- Staff includes an ordained minister and an aftercare coordinator, offering diverse support to families.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Cremation Society of Virginia, Southside, Inc.
- · Oakhurst Cemetery
- · Lancaster Funeral & Cremation Services
- · Watkins Cooper Lyon Funeral Home
Specialties
- · On-Premise Cremation Service
- · Pet Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Methodist, Catholic, Pentecostal. 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.