Veteran services at Castlewood Funeral Home
Castlewood Funeral Home, located in Castlewood, VA, assists those who served and their families. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists $2,895 for basic burial and $1,595 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, memorial services, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Castlewood Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,590. That places direct cremation roughly 6% 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 41 miles from Castlewood 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 Castlewood Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,590. 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 Castlewood Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Castlewood Funeral Home is located at 80 Donnie Dean Drive in Castlewood, VA. You can reach the home at (276) 762-0764. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Castlewood Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Castlewood Funeral Home provides immediate need, traditional services, cremation services, memorial services, ash scattering services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Castlewood Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Castlewood Funeral Home 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 Castlewood Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Presbyterian (PCUSA), Non-denominational Christian families, among others.
What sets Castlewood Funeral Home apart
- Purpose-built 8400 square foot facility constructed in 1991 specifically for funeral services.
- Comprehensive pre-planning resources including an online planning tool and detailed checklist, with prepayment options held in a trust fund.
- Dedicated staff including licensed funeral directors, embalmers, and funeral assistants, with founder Jess Johnson recognized in memoriam.
- Specific services for veterans, acknowledging their unique needs.
- Extensive online resources for grief support, funeral etiquette, estate settlements, and Social Security benefits.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Ash Scattering Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Traditional Services
- · Cremation Services
- · Memorial Services
- · Pre-Planning Services
- · Ash Scattering Services
- · Honoring many faiths and customs
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Presbyterian (PCUSA), Non-denominational Christian.
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.