Veteran services at Everly-Wheatly Funerals and Cremation
Everly-Wheatly Funerals and Cremation in Alexandria, 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 large chapel (over 200 people) and reception lobby, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $9,300 for basic burial and $4,100 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Facilities on site include large chapel (over 200 people).
Published pricing at Everly-Wheatly Funerals and Cremation: direct cremation from $4,100. That places direct cremation roughly 68% 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 15 miles from Everly-Wheatly Funerals and Cremation. 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 Everly-Wheatly Funerals and Cremation cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $4,100. 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 Everly-Wheatly Funerals and Cremation located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Everly-Wheatly Funerals and Cremation is located at 1500 West Braddock Rd. in Alexandria, VA. You can reach the home at (703) 998-9200. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Everly-Wheatly Funerals and Cremation offer veteran families?
Everly-Wheatly Funerals and Cremation provides cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Everly-Wheatly Funerals and Cremation help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Everly-Wheatly Funerals and Cremation mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Everly-Wheatly Funerals and Cremation apart
- Decades of experience serving families of all cultural backgrounds and diverse walks of life.
- Licensed staff available 24/7 for immediate needs and pre-planning services.
- Personalized approach to funeral planning, tailoring services to reflect individual legacies and cultural traditions.
- On-site crematory at the Alexandria location, ensuring continuous care for loved ones.
- Extensive community involvement, collaborating with local caregivers, veterans' organizations, first responders, clergy, hospices, and charities.
- Offers support beyond the service, including grief support information and resources.
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
Specialties
- · Burial services
- · Cremation services
- · Veteran services
- · Memorialization services
- · Life celebration services
- · Pre-planning services
- · Traditional funeral services
- · Personalized funeral and memorial services
Religious traditions and languages
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.