Veteran services at Buford G. Sturgill Funeral Homes, Inc.
Buford G. Sturgill Funeral Homes, Inc. serves veteran families in Wise, VA with military funeral planning. In their own words: "The funeral home provides helpful links and resources for veterans, indicating assistance with veteran-related services." On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,465 for basic burial and $2,495 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
On-site facilities of note include on-site chapel. 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 Buford G. Sturgill Funeral Homes, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,495. That places direct cremation roughly 2% 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 Mountain Home National Cemetery Annex in TN, approximately 44 miles from Buford G. Sturgill Funeral Homes, Inc.. Buford G. Sturgill Funeral Homes, Inc. 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. Buford G. Sturgill Funeral Homes, Inc. is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Buford G. Sturgill Funeral Homes, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,495. 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 Buford G. Sturgill Funeral Homes, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Buford G. Sturgill Funeral Homes, Inc. is located at 1621 Norton Rd. in Wise, VA. You can reach the home at (276) 679-0048. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Buford G. Sturgill Funeral Homes, Inc. offer veteran families?
Buford G. Sturgill Funeral Homes, Inc. provides traditional services, cremation services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Buford G. Sturgill Funeral Homes, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The funeral home provides helpful links and resources for veterans, indicating assistance with veteran-related services.
Which faith traditions does Buford G. Sturgill Funeral Homes, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Church of God, Christian denominations families, among others.
What sets Buford G. Sturgill Funeral Homes, Inc. apart
- Locally owned and operated by the Sturgill family (Buford, Richard, and Mark Sturgill) since 1963.
- Operates two distinct locations in Wise and Coeburn, Virginia.
- Provides an extensive online grief library and planning resources for families.
- Assists families with veteran-related services and benefits.
- Features an on-site chapel and is handicapped accessible at its Wise location.
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Virginia Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Masonic Lodge
Specializations
- · Traditional funerals
- · Simple cremation
- · Military funeral services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Church of God, Christian denominations.
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.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow 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.