Veteran services at Colbert Moran Funeral Home
Colbert Moran Funeral Home serves veteran families in Gretna, VA with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,330 for basic burial and $2,545 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: traditional burial and cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Colbert Moran Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,955. That places direct cremation roughly 21% 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 Danville National Cemetery in VA, about 26 miles from Colbert Moran 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 Colbert Moran Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,955. 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 Colbert Moran Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Colbert Moran Funeral Home is located at 307 Main St. in Gretna, VA. You can reach the home at (434) 656-2211. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Colbert Moran Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Colbert Moran Funeral Home provides traditional burial, cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Colbert Moran Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Colbert Moran Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Colbert Moran Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Christian families, among others.
What sets Colbert Moran Funeral Home apart
- Over a century of continuous operation since 1914, founded by the Colbert family and carried on by the Moran family for multiple generations.
- The current Colonial sand-brick finish facility, designed and decorated by Carl and Fran Moran in 1970, offers a distinctive and modern setting.
- A commitment to personalized service, explicitly stating they serve families as if they were their own loved ones.
- Offers comprehensive grief resources through an online Griefwords library, providing articles and support for various types of loss.
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, 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.