Funeral Choices of Chantilly

Veteran services at Funeral Choices of Chantilly

Veteran families in Chantilly, VA can turn to Funeral Choices of Chantilly for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Funeral Choices provides complimentary assistance in securing all applicable veteran benefits, including the Presidential Memorial Certificate. They arrange military honors such as "Taps" and American Flag presentations at ceremony locations, and offer the option for ceremonies at local War Memorials. The firm also assists with information regarding eligibility, application materials, and burial in national and VA cemeteries." On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,350 for basic burial and $1,375 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation, burial services, graveside ceremony, memorial services, military honors, and veteran benefits assistance. 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 on-site 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.

Published pricing at Funeral Choices of Chantilly: direct cremation from $1,725. That places direct cremation roughly 29% below the Virginia median ($2,435). 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 National Memorial Cemetery at Quantico in VA, approximately 24 miles from Funeral Choices of Chantilly. Funeral Choices of Chantilly can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

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. Funeral Choices of Chantilly is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What sets Funeral Choices of Chantilly apart

• Operates its own on-site crematory, ensuring continuous care and secure tracking of loved ones.
• Implements a unique tracking system with personal identification bands and stainless steel discs for each individual.
• Specializes in earth-friendly (green) burial options, including services without embalming and eco-friendly caskets.
• Offers comprehensive veteran benefits assistance, including securing military honors and coordinating earned benefits.
• Provides transparent pricing with detailed explanations of costs and options, avoiding hidden fees.
• Offers personalized tribute services such as memorial webcasting, certified celebrant services, and bagpiper services.

Military & veteran services offered

Burial & cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations & specializations

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Christian (accommodates various denominations and church services), Other traditions (as requested by families).

How 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.