Veteran services at Community Funeral Home
Community Funeral Home serves veteran families in Norfolk, VA with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork.
Published pricing at Community Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,255. That places direct cremation roughly 48% below 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 22 miles from Community 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 Community Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,255. 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 Community Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Community Funeral Home is located at 1210 Ballentine Blvd. in Norfolk, VA. You can reach the home at (757) 625-7415. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Community Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Community Funeral Home provides traditional funeral services, unique funeral services, cremation services, pre-planning services, digital obituary, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Community Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Community Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Community Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, United Church of Christ, Christian families, among others.
What sets Community Funeral Home apart
- The Healing Chickadee grief program for children aged 4-11
- Partnership with The Arbor Day Foundation to plant memorial trees
- Sponsorship of Veterans Coffee House with benefits assistance
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · NFDA
- · CFDA
Specialties
- · Grief Program for Children
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, United Church of Christ, 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.