Veteran services at Chambers Funeral Home
Veteran families in Wellsburg, WV can turn to Chambers Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,895 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, memorial service, burial services, graveside services, veteran funeral services, and direct cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Chambers Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,975. That places direct cremation roughly 15% below 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 National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in PA, about 24 miles from Chambers 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 does a funeral at Chambers Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,975. 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 Chambers Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Chambers Funeral Home is located at 1030 Main St. in Wellsburg, WV. You can reach the home at (304) 737-3551. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Chambers Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Chambers Funeral Home provides pet services, funeral services, cremation services, memorial service, specialty funeral services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Chambers Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Chambers Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Chambers Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Episcopal, Free Methodist, Catholic, United Methodist families, among others.
What sets Chambers Funeral Home apart
- Four generations of local family history in the Ohio Valley, established 1916.
- Facilities converted from large private family homes, offering a home-like atmosphere with spacious seating and viewing areas.
- Remembrance Planner Professionals who assist in transforming ideas into personalized remembrance gatherings.
- Comprehensive support extending beyond the funeral, including assistance with veterans benefits, social security, and insurance claims.
- Pet services offered.
- Consistent recognition as 'Best of the Best Funeral Homes' by local newspaper readers and multiple National Funeral Directors Association Pursuit of Excellence awards.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Graveside Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Ash Scattering Services
- · Alkaline Hydrolysis
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Wellsburg Kiwanis Club
- · WV District of Kiwanis International
- · WV Funeral Directors and Crematory Operators - Ohio District
- · Follansbee Chamber of Commerce
- · Wellsburg Chamber of Commerce
- · Twilight Wish Foundation - WV
- · National Funeral Directors Association Pursuit of Excellence
Specialties
- · Pet Services
- · Veteran Funeral Services
- · Ash Scattering Services
- · Alkaline Hydrolysis
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Episcopal, Free Methodist, Catholic, United Methodist.
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.