Veteran services at Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home
Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home in Harpers Ferry, WV supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists $6,150 for basic burial and $2,870 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,870. That places direct cremation roughly 23% above the West Virginia median ($2,325). 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 Rocky Gap Veterans Cemetery in MD, about 53 miles from Eackles-Spencer & Norton 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 299 funeral homes in West Virginia. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,870. 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 Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home is located at 256 Halltown Road in Harpers Ferry, WV. You can reach the home at (304) 724-6500. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home provides traditional, cremation, prearrangements, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned business operating since 1918, demonstrating over a century of service.
- Licensed to provide funeral services across three states: West Virginia, Virginia, and Maryland.
- Explicitly states a commitment to honoring veterans, indicating specialized services for military personnel and their families.
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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.