Veteran services at E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes
E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes in Colonial Heights, VA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. On-site amenities include colonial heights chapel and crater road chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,250 for basic burial and $3,175 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, memorial service, veterans services, and pet cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include colonial heights chapel and crater road chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Amelia in VA, about 33 miles from E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes. 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
Does E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes publish funeral prices?
E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (804) 526-3400 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes is located at 2033 Boulevard in Colonial Heights, VA. You can reach the home at (804) 526-3400. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes offer veteran families?
E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes provides funeral services, cremation services, traditional services, memorial service, committal service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Baptist, United Methodist families, among others.
What sets E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes apart
- Locally owned and operated since 1952 by the Small family, now managed by nephews Bryan Small and Louis Smith.
- Operates two distinct chapel locations in Colonial Heights and Petersburg, Virginia.
- Features an on-site human crematory for direct oversight of cremation services.
- Offers specialized pet cremation services through 'Forever Friends Pet Cremation Service' with dedicated equipment and individual cremations.
- Provides comprehensive assistance with veteran benefits and military funeral honors.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Pet Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Wilbert
Specialties
- · Pet Cremation
- · Veterans Services
- · Preplanning
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Baptist, United Methodist. 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.