Veteran services at Gardner Funeral Home
Gardner Funeral Home in Floyd, VA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. The team handles VA burial allowances, honor-guard coordination, and national-cemetery scheduling. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,050 for basic burial and $2,775 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial service, graveside service, direct cremation, cremation with visitation, viewing and funeral services, traditional burial, and immediate burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Gardner Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,475. That places direct cremation roughly 2% 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 Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery in VA, about 24 miles from Gardner Funeral Home. 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 Gardner Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,475. 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 Gardner Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Gardner Funeral Home is located at 202 East Oxford Road in Floyd, VA. You can reach the home at (540) 745-2007. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Gardner Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Gardner Funeral Home provides pre-planning, visitation, viewing, memorial service, graveside service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Gardner Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Gardner Funeral Home assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does Gardner Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for All Faiths families, among others.
What sets Gardner Funeral Home apart
- Locally owned and family-operated since 1979, with three generations of the Gardner family involved in management.
- Offers comprehensive pre-planning options, including prepayment plans to freeze costs or simply documenting wishes without financial commitment.
- Provides extensive personalization options to celebrate the unique life of each individual.
- Specializes in honoring veterans with dedicated services.
- Offers nationwide and international shipping and receiving of remains.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Traditional Burial
- · Immediate Burial
Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
- · Cremation with Visitation, Viewing and Funeral Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · VFDA
- · NFDA
Specialties
- · Honoring Our Veterans
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: All Faiths.
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.