Veteran services at Gilliam Funeral Home
Gilliam Funeral Home serves veteran families in Big Stone Gap, VA with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include parking lot, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,895 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, memorial services, burial, and monuments/grave markers. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Kentucky Veterans Cemetery - Southeast in KY, about 42 miles from Gilliam 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
Does Gilliam Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Gilliam Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (276) 523-7000 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Gilliam Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Gilliam Funeral Home is located at 618 Wood Avenue West in Big Stone Gap, VA. You can reach the home at (276) 523-7000. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Gilliam Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Gilliam Funeral Home provides traditional services, cremation, memorial services, burial, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Gilliam Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Gilliam Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Gilliam Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian, Baptist, Jehovah's Witnesses, Methodist, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Gilliam Funeral Home apart
- Exclusive "Cremation With Confidence" provider in Wise County, operating their own on-site crematory, GFH Crematory, Inc., ensuring loved ones never leave their care.
- Directly handles the purchase, transport, and setting of monuments and grave markers from a family-owned company in Elberton, GA, avoiding third-party markups.
- Facility is 100% handicap accessible, featuring no steps, ramps, or elevators for ease of access.
- Provides a well-lit parking lot with approximately 100 spaces and a covered carport for family convenience during services.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
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Cremation
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Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
Specialties
- · Cremation With Confidence
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian, Baptist, Jehovah's Witnesses, Methodist, Catholic, Episcopal. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.