Carpenter & Ford Funeral Home

Veteran services at Carpenter & Ford Funeral Home

Carpenter & Ford Funeral Home, located in Fairmont, WV, assists those who served and their families. The team handles VA burial allowances, honor-guard coordination, and national-cemetery scheduling. On-site amenities include chapel services (implied), suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,660 for basic burial and $2,475 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

The home lists these veteran-related services: burial, cremation, and honoring veterans. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include funeral/memorial service facilities and chapel services (implied).

Published pricing at Carpenter & Ford Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,475. That places direct cremation roughly 6% above the West Virginia median ($2,325). 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 West Virginia National Cemetery in WV, about 15 miles from Carpenter & Ford 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 299 funeral homes in West Virginia. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.

Frequently asked questions

What sets Carpenter & Ford Funeral Home apart

• Four generations of continuous family ownership and operation since 1914.
• Active involvement of fourth-generation director George M. Gribben as President and Licensee in Charge, and Karen S. Gribben as secretary.
• Specialized services dedicated to honoring veterans.
• Comprehensive online pre-planning tools and a detailed planning checklist.
• Unique grief support program offering 365 daily affirmations via email.
• Ongoing facility improvements to enhance the environment for families.

Military and veteran services listed

Burial and cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations and specialties

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Christian (various denominations), Catholic.

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.