Veteran services at Dudley Memorial Mortuary
For veterans in Bluefield, VA, Dudley Memorial Mortuary coordinates military honors and burial benefits. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include authentic church chapel and chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,200 for basic burial and $1,675 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Facilities on site include authentic church chapel and chapel.
Published pricing at Dudley Memorial Mortuary: direct cremation from $1,500. That places direct cremation roughly 38% 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 Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery in VA, about 35 miles from Dudley Memorial Mortuary. 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 Dudley Memorial Mortuary cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,500. 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 Dudley Memorial Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Dudley Memorial Mortuary is located at 729 Virginia Avenue in Bluefield, VA. You can reach the home at (276) 326-1141. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Dudley Memorial Mortuary offer veteran families?
Dudley Memorial Mortuary provides funeral planning, pre-planning, memorial services, immediate arrangements, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Dudley Memorial Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Dudley Memorial Mortuary assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does Dudley Memorial Mortuary accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Lutheran families, among others.
What sets Dudley Memorial Mortuary apart
- Claim of being "The only funeral home in America with an authentic church chapel," established in 1952.
- Deep historical ties to Bluefield, Virginia's oldest church, Immanuel Lutheran, dating back to 1887.
Military and veteran services listed
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · BBB Accredited
Specialties
- · Traditional funerals
- · Basic cremation
- · Grief support
- · Urn selection
- · Military memorial service services (including veteran burial flags)
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Lutheran. 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.