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. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. 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.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
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). 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 Mountain Home National Cemetery Annex in TN, about 44 miles from Buford G. Sturgill Funeral Homes, 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 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?
Buford G. Sturgill Funeral Homes, Inc. assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
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 and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Virginia Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Masonic Lodge
Specialties
- · Traditional funerals
- · Simple cremation
- · Military funeral services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Church of God, Christian denominations.
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.