Veteran services at Garrett Funeral Home
Garrett Funeral Home serves veteran families in Damascus, VA with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Garrett Funeral Home offers comprehensive veterans services, including assistance with burial benefits, memorial items, and military funeral honors. They also provide information regarding burial space for veterans and their eligible family members through the National Cemetery Administration." Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,808 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, memorial services, and veterans services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Garrett Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,808. That places direct cremation roughly 26% 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 Mountain Home National Cemetery Annex in TN, approximately 40 miles from Garrett Funeral Home. Garrett Funeral Home 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. Garrett Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Garrett Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,808. 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 Garrett Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Garrett Funeral Home is located at 203 North Shady Avenue in Damascus, VA. You can reach the home at (276) 475-3631. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Garrett Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Garrett Funeral Home provides immediate need, traditional services, cremation services, memorial services, ash scattering services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Garrett Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Garrett Funeral Home offers comprehensive veterans services, including assistance with burial benefits, memorial items, and military funeral honors. They also provide information regarding burial space for veterans and their eligible family members through the National Cemetery Administration.
What sets Garrett Funeral Home apart
- Over a century of continuous operation in Damascus, Virginia, since 1904.
- Named for Todd Garrett, a local resident and manager, signifying deep community ties.
- A purpose-built and extensively remodeled facility providing a comfortable setting.
- Specialized services and resources dedicated to veterans and their families.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Ash Scattering Services
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Veterans Services
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.