Veteran services at Castlewood Funeral Home
Castlewood Funeral Home, located in Castlewood, VA, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Castlewood Funeral Home explicitly offers 'Veterans Services' as part of its service options. Additionally, nearby Temple Hill Memorial Park provides resources and special options for active duty or retired military personnel." 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.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, memorial services, and veterans services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Castlewood Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,590. That places direct cremation roughly 6% 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 41 miles from Castlewood Funeral Home. Castlewood Funeral Home 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. Castlewood Funeral Home is among them.
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 explicitly offers 'Veterans Services' as part of its service options. Additionally, nearby Temple Hill Memorial Park provides resources and special options for active duty or retired military personnel.
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 & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Ash Scattering Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specializations
- · Traditional Services
- · Cremation Services
- · Memorial Services
- · Pre-Planning Services
- · Ash Scattering Services
- · Honoring many faiths and customs
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Presbyterian (PCUSA), Non-denominational Christian.
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.