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 their own words: "The funeral home states, "We honor all who served," indicating a commitment to assisting veterans and their families with funeral arrangements, potentially including coordination of military honors and assistance with VA benefits." 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). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Rocky Gap Veterans Cemetery in MD, approximately 53 miles from Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home. Eackles-Spencer & Norton 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. Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home is among them.
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?
The funeral home states, "We honor all who served," indicating a commitment to assisting veterans and their families with funeral arrangements, potentially including coordination of military honors and assistance with VA benefits.
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.
Burial & cremation services
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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.