Veteran services at Cremation Society of Virginia
For veterans in Clarksville, VA, Cremation Society of Virginia coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "The funeral home assists with processing VA paperwork and provides information on death benefits or service options for military veterans." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,695 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. What feedback exists is encouraging: 5.0 stars across 9 reviews.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, memorial service, and graveside service. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Cremation Society of Virginia: direct cremation from $1,833. That places direct cremation roughly 25% below 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 Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery in VA, approximately 54 miles from Cremation Society of Virginia. Cremation Society of Virginia 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. Cremation Society of Virginia is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Cremation Society of Virginia cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,833. 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 Cremation Society of Virginia located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Cremation Society of Virginia is located at 703 Virginia Avenue in Clarksville, VA. You can reach the home at (434) 374-9814. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Cremation Society of Virginia offer veteran families?
Cremation Society of Virginia provides cremation, immediate need services, pre-planning, traditional funeral service, memorial service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Cremation Society of Virginia help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The funeral home assists with processing VA paperwork and provides information on death benefits or service options for military veterans.
How do families rate Cremation Society of Virginia?
Cremation Society of Virginia holds a 5.0-star rating across 9 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Cremation Society of Virginia apart
- Online arrangement process for human cremations, completable in approximately 15 minutes.
- Specialized pet cremation services with a dedicated crematory and a private pet visitation suite.
- Transparent and affordable pricing for simple cremation services, significantly below the state average for direct cremation.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Virginia Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers
- · National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
Specializations
- · Cremation
- · Pet Cremation
Religious traditions & languages
Languages spoken at the home: English.
What families have said
Nathaniel answered a Sunday call to check pre-arrangement records without obligation. He later arranged cremation services with monthly grief check-ins and birthday remembrances, demonstrating genuine ongoing support.
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.