Veteran services at Colonial Funeral Home
Colonial Funeral Home in Weber City, VA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,595 for basic burial and $2,845 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial services, graveside ceremonies, military services, and cremation options. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Colonial Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,845. That places direct cremation roughly 17% 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 Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery in VA, about 10 miles from Colonial 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 Colonial Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,845. 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 Colonial Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Colonial Funeral Home is located at 456 US-23 in Weber City, VA. You can reach the home at (276) 386-6151. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Colonial Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Colonial Funeral Home provides traditional funerals, memorial services, graveside ceremonies, military services, cremation options, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Colonial Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Colonial Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Colonial Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Methodist families, among others.
What sets Colonial Funeral Home apart
- Personalized assistance to create meaningful services that honor loved ones.
- Family-owned and operated by the Davidson family (Larry, Janet, Kim Davidson).
- Extensive grief support resources, including an online library of articles by Dr. Alan Wolfelt.
- Commitment to being 'One Firm, One Location, One Purpose...To Serve You Better'.
- Comprehensive preplanning services to ensure personal choices are honored and to potentially mitigate future costs.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Ceremonies
Cremation
- · Cremation Options
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Traditional funerals
- · Celebration of Life Services
- · Graveside Services
- · Military Services
- · Cremation options
- · Pre-Need Arrangements
- · Veterans & Military Honors services
- · Direct cremation
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Methodist. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.