Veteran services at Cunningham Turch Funeral Home
Cunningham Turch Funeral Home serves veteran families in Alexandria, VA with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include video immersion chapel, spacious reception rooms, and on-site parking lot, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,880 for basic burial and $3,070 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: veterans funeral services, arlington national cemetery services, cremation services, virginia sea burial, complete cremation service, and immediate cremation service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include video immersion chapel.
Published pricing at Cunningham Turch Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,070 and basic burial from $6,395. That places direct cremation roughly 26% 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 Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery in MD, about 13 miles from Cunningham Turch 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 Cunningham Turch Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,070, basic burial starts at $6,395. 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 Cunningham Turch Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Cunningham Turch Funeral Home is located at 811 Cameron St. in Alexandria, VA. You can reach the home at (703) 549-1800. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Cunningham Turch Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Cunningham Turch Funeral Home provides service pricing, preplanning, veterans funeral services, arlington national cemetery services, funeral services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Cunningham Turch Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Cunningham Turch Funeral Home mentions veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Cunningham Turch Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Cunningham Turch Funeral Home apart
- Over 100 years of continuous family ownership and operation.
- On-site private crematory with certified technicians and a 10-Point 'Positive Identification' Process.
- Life Immersion Video Chapel for personalized visual tributes.
- Heroes Rotunda dedicated to honoring service members.
- Specialized expertise in veteran services, particularly for Arlington National Cemetery, located under five miles away.
- Offers a unique Harley Davidson Hearse for funeral processions.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Virginia Sea Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Complete Cremation Service
- · Immediate Cremation Service
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Cremation Association of North America
Specialties
- · Veterans Funeral Services
- · Arlington National Cemetery Arrangements
- · Private Crematory Operation
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic.
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.