Veteran services at Grandle Funeral Home Inc
Veteran families in Broadway, VA can turn to Grandle Funeral Home Inc for honors and benefit coordination. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists $2,895 for basic burial and $1,595 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Grandle Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $3,700. That places direct cremation roughly 52% above 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 Culpeper National Cemetery in VA, approximately 45 miles from Grandle Funeral Home Inc. Grandle Funeral Home Inc 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. Grandle Funeral Home Inc is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Grandle Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,700. 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 Grandle Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Grandle Funeral Home Inc is located at 148 East Lee Street in Broadway, VA. You can reach the home at (540) 896-3231. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Grandle Funeral Home Inc offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Grandle Funeral Home Inc starts at $3,700. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Grandle Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Grandle Funeral Home Inc 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 Grandle Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Church of the Brethren, United Methodist families, among others.
What sets Grandle Funeral Home Inc apart
- Multi-generational family ownership with second and third-generation Grandle family members serving as licensed funeral directors.
- Specialized grief support resources specifically tailored for children and teenagers, including articles on how to talk about death and cope with loss.
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Chamber of Commerce
- · Shenandoah Valley Funeral Directors Association
Specializations
- · Grief Support for Children and Teenagers
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Church of the Brethren, United Methodist.
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.