Veteran services at Cunningham-Parker & Johnson Funeral Home
Cunningham-Parker & Johnson Funeral Home, located in Charleston, WV, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Cunningham-Parker & Johnson Funeral Home provides Military Funeral Honors for eligible active duty members, Selected Reserve members, and former military members who departed under conditions other than dishonorable. Services include the ceremonial folding and presentation of the U.S. flag, the playing of Taps, and pallbearers. Eligibility is typically established with a DD Form 214. The funeral home also supports the 'Journey to Serve' campaign, which aims to recruit military veterans into the funeral service profession." On-site amenities include large chapel and ample parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,375 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include burial, cremation, memorial services, military funeral honors, burial vaults, and custom memorials. 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 large 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.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery in WV, approximately 9 miles from Cunningham-Parker & Johnson Funeral Home. Cunningham-Parker & Johnson Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
West Virginia has approximately 299 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Cunningham-Parker & Johnson Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
Does Cunningham-Parker & Johnson Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Cunningham-Parker & Johnson Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (304) 342-4118, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Cunningham-Parker & Johnson Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Cunningham-Parker & Johnson Funeral Home is located at 1325 Washington Street West in Charleston, WV. You can reach the home at (304) 342-4118. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Cunningham-Parker & Johnson Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Cunningham-Parker & Johnson Funeral Home provides burial, cremation, funeral services, memorial services, traditional funerals, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Cunningham-Parker & Johnson Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Cunningham-Parker & Johnson Funeral Home provides Military Funeral Honors for eligible active duty members, Selected Reserve members, and former military members who departed under conditions other than dishonorable. Services include the ceremonial folding and presentation of the U.S. flag, the playing of Taps, and pallbearers. Eligibility is typically established with a DD Form 214. The funeral home also supports the 'Journey to Serve' campaign, which aims to recruit military veterans into the funeral service profession.
Which faith traditions does Cunningham-Parker & Johnson Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Advent Christian, All faiths and cultures accommodated families, among others.
What sets Cunningham-Parker & Johnson Funeral Home apart
- Nearly a century of service to the Charleston community.
- Well-appointed facilities including state rooms, a large chapel, and a private arrangement suite.
- Ample on-site and street parking for convenience.
- Specialization in providing Military Funeral Honors, including flag folding and the playing of Taps.
- Affiliation with Everstory Partners and Memorial Planning, a network of over 450 locations.
- Offers advanced planning options to lock in current prices and protect against future increases.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Burial Vaults
- · Committal Services
- · Graveside Services
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Traditional Cremation
- · Simple Cremation
- · Cremation Urns
- · Alternative Cremation Options
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Everstory Partners
- · Memorial Planning
- · West Virginia Cemetery and Funeral Association
- · Southern Cemetery Association
Specializations
- · Military Funeral Honors
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Advent Christian, All faiths and cultures accommodated.
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.