Veteran services at Family Choice Burials and Cremations
Veteran families in Virginia Beach, VA can turn to Family Choice Burials and Cremations for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include ample off-street parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,195 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, veterans services, flag retirement program, memorial services, and burial services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include space for funeral and memorial services.
Published pricing at Family Choice Burials and Cremations: direct cremation from $2,195. That places direct cremation roughly 10% 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 Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery in VA, about 26 miles from Family Choice Burials and Cremations. 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 Family Choice Burials and Cremations cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,195. 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 Family Choice Burials and Cremations located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Family Choice Burials and Cremations is located at 5401 Indian River Rd. in Virginia Beach, VA. You can reach the home at (757) 366-9260. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Family Choice Burials and Cremations offer veteran families?
Family Choice Burials and Cremations provides funeral services, cremation services, preplanning, personalization, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Family Choice Burials and Cremations help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Family Choice Burials and Cremations mentions flag presentation and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Family Choice Burials and Cremations apart
- Emphasis on personalization to reflect the life lived, rather than a standardized service.
- Offers a flexible and simple planning conference process.
- Provides a dedicated Flag Retirement Program for veterans.
- Offers 'Remote Access' services, suggesting virtual or distant planning capabilities.
- Assists with a wide range of administrative tasks, including life insurance, veteran’s benefits, and Social Security claims.
- Provides celebrant services for personalized, non-denominational ceremonies.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association (ICCFMA)
- · National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
Specialties
- · Veteran services
- · Ash scatterings
- · Memorialization services
- · Personalization options
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.