Veteran services at Finch & Finch Inc Funeral & Cremation Svc
Finch & Finch Inc Funeral & Cremation Svc serves veteran families in Altavista, VA with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Finch & Finch, Inc. has multiple staff members who are veterans, including Brian Davis (United States Army), Doris Cousin (retired military), William Myers (United States Air Force), and Jessica Little (U.S. Army). The firm is also affiliated with American Legion Post 16, indicating a commitment to serving the veteran community." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,295 for basic burial and $3,550 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Early reviews are positive, averaging 5.0 stars across 25.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation service and honoring life. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Danville National Cemetery in VA, approximately 40 miles from Finch & Finch Inc Funeral & Cremation Svc. Finch & Finch Inc Funeral & Cremation Svc can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Finch & Finch Inc Funeral & Cremation Svc holds a 5.0-star rating from 25 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
Virginia has approximately 579 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Finch & Finch Inc Funeral & Cremation Svc is among them.
Frequently asked questions
Does Finch & Finch Inc Funeral & Cremation Svc publish funeral prices?
Finch & Finch Inc Funeral & Cremation Svc has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (434) 369-5621, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Finch & Finch Inc Funeral & Cremation Svc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Finch & Finch Inc Funeral & Cremation Svc is located at 809 Main Street in Altavista, VA. You can reach the home at (434) 369-5621. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Finch & Finch Inc Funeral & Cremation Svc offer veteran families?
Finch & Finch Inc Funeral & Cremation Svc provides funeral service, cremation service, pet services, grief support, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Finch & Finch Inc Funeral & Cremation Svc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Finch & Finch, Inc. has multiple staff members who are veterans, including Brian Davis (United States Army), Doris Cousin (retired military), William Myers (United States Air Force), and Jessica Little (U.S. Army). The firm is also affiliated with American Legion Post 16, indicating a commitment to serving the veteran community.
Which faith traditions does Finch & Finch Inc Funeral & Cremation Svc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Methodist, Non-denominational Christian, Church of God, Pentecostal Holiness families, among others.
How do families rate Finch & Finch Inc Funeral & Cremation Svc?
Finch & Finch Inc Funeral & Cremation Svc holds a 5.0-star rating across 25 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Finch & Finch Inc Funeral & Cremation Svc apart
- Fifth-Generation Family Business
- Oldest Business in Altavista
- One of the Oldest Locally Family Owned Funeral Homes in Virginia
- Annual Recipient of NFDA Pursuit of Excellence Award (2016-2025)
- Lifetime Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP) on staff
- Certified Crematory Operators (CCO) on staff
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Service
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specializations
- · Pet Services
- · Grief Therapy Dogs
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Methodist, Non-denominational Christian, Church of God, Pentecostal Holiness, Church of Christ. Languages spoken at the home: English.
Branches of service supported
Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Finch & Finch Inc Funeral & Cremation Svc has documented experience supporting the following branches:
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Finch & Finch Inc Funeral & Cremation Svc. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“My family and I do not have enough wonderful things to say about this family run business. During our recent unexpected loss, everyone we came into contact with were not only true professionals in their service, but they also were very caring and supportive throughout the entire time. They made sure we knew everything available to us, were patience with the timing of our decisions and offered assistance for anything we might need after the funeral. We would HIGHLY recommend Finch & Finch to anyone looking to honor and care for their loved ones final services.”
“From the initial planning in the months leading up to my father’s passing all the way up through the visitation and funeral service, Trey and his staff were caring and helpful while always keeping family and church wishes as a predominant focus. Many thanks to their entire team for professional, excellent, and caring service in our family’s time of need!”
“When you are looking for the most professional caring people to take care of your needs in a most difficult time look no further. Trey, Jessie, and the whole staff at Finch & Finch are the most caring and amazing people you will ever meet! They go above and beyond during a very sorrowful time. They give of themselves in ways you would never expect. There services and personnel are the most kindhearted people. Unfortunately I have needed there services 3 times in the last 4 years and reach time I was more than satisfied. Keep up the great work, and service you provide!”
“Finch & Finch was very helpful when my Mom passed. Renae went above and beyond fulfilling her last wishes for us. She really made a difference!”
“The staff at Finch & Finch Funeral Home and Cremation was totally on point and covered every detail successfully in handling our Aunt’s funeral and visitation arrangements. This greatly eased the stress we experienced during this difficult time and allowed us to focus on the memory of our loved one.”
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.