Veteran services at Cartwright Funeral Home Inc
Cartwright Funeral Home Inc serves veteran families in Winchester, VA with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include chapel and reception space, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,446 for basic burial and $1,065 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Google shows 4.2 stars from 5 reviews.
Facilities on site include chapel and memorial service facilities.
Published pricing at Cartwright Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $2,300. That places direct cremation roughly 6% below 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 Rocky Gap Veterans Cemetery in MD, about 45 miles from Cartwright Funeral Home 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 Cartwright Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,300. 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 Cartwright Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Cartwright Funeral Home Inc is located at 232 East Fairfax Lane in Winchester, VA. You can reach the home at (540) 662-5282. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Cartwright Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
Cartwright Funeral Home Inc provides plan a funeral, plan ahead, pre-planning, immediate arrangements, viewing, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Cartwright Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Cartwright Funeral Home Inc mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Cartwright Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.), Full Gospel Christian families, among others.
How do families rate Cartwright Funeral Home Inc?
Cartwright Funeral Home Inc holds a 4.2-star rating across 5 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Cartwright Funeral Home Inc apart
- Operates under a distinct "Ministry of Comfort" philosophy, drawing inspiration from II Corinthians 1:3-4.
- Generational family ownership and operation, with a history dating back to 1940.
- Staff includes long-term members dedicated to accommodating unique family requests and traditions for personalized services.
- Provides extensive grief support resources through an online library from the Center for Loss and Life Transition, featuring articles by Dr. Alan Wolfelt.
- Offers options for planting trees in remembrance and online guestbooks for condolences.
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Interment
- · Graveside Service
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Center for Loss and Life Transition
- · Tukios, Inc.
Specialties
- · Burial services
- · Cremation services
- · Personalization
- · Veteran services
- · Pre-planning
- · Direct cremation
- · Traditional funeral service followed by cremation
- · Memorial service
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.), Full Gospel Christian. Languages spoken at the home: English.
Branches of service mentioned
Cartwright Funeral Home Inc's description of its services mentions these branches:
What families have said
Mr. and Mrs. Cartwright prepared both a grandmother and father with meticulous care—each looked exactly as themselves in final viewing.
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.