Veteran services at Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory
Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory serves veteran families in Moundsville, WV with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Grisell Funeral Home assists families with arrangements that may involve veteran's discharge papers (DD-214), indicating support for veteran-related services and benefits." On-site amenities include visitation chapels, reception hall, and on-site parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,445 for basic burial and $1,820 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Early reviews are positive, averaging 4.5 stars across 14.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, honoring life services, memorial bookmarks, memorial websites, traditional burial, and graveside service. 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 visitation chapels. 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 Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory: direct cremation from $1,820. That places direct cremation roughly 22% below the West Virginia median ($2,325). 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 Cemetery of the Alleghenies in PA, approximately 41 miles from Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory. Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory holds a 4.5-star rating from 14 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
West Virginia has approximately 299 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,820. 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 Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory is located at 400 Jefferson Avenue in Moundsville, WV. You can reach the home at (304) 845-0400. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory offer veteran families?
Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory provides funerals, obituaries, pre-planning, cremation, honoring life services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Grisell Funeral Home assists families with arrangements that may involve veteran's discharge papers (DD-214), indicating support for veteran-related services and benefits.
Which faith traditions does Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Methodist, Catholic, United Church of Christ, Lutheran, Episcopal families, among others.
How do families rate Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory?
Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory holds a 4.5-star rating across 14 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory apart
- Six-generation family business established in 1847, with deep historical roots in the region.
- On-site crematory at the Moundsville facility, ensuring continuous care of the deceased.
- Availability of a horse-drawn hearse for services, offering a unique and historical tribute option.
- Extensive grief support resources, including interactive aftercare videos and daily email affirmations.
- Personalized memorialization options such as custom tribute videos, printing, and memorial websites.
- Pet services available for animal companions.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
- · Ground Interment
- · Graveside Service
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Ashes Returned to Family
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Marshall County Animal Shelter
- · MEDC
- · Simpson United Methodist Church
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · West Virginia Funeral Directors Association
- · Eastern Star # 86
- · Marshall County Hunting and Fishing Club
- · Marshall County Chamber of Commerce
Specializations
- · On-Site Crematory
- · Pre-need Insurance Advisor
- · Crematory Operator
- · Preparation Room Supervisor
- · Senior Embalmer
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Methodist, Catholic, United Church of Christ, Lutheran, Episcopal, Baptist, Church of God, Jehovah's Witness, Salvation Army, Foursquare Gospel, Presbyterian. Languages spoken at the home: English.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“My father passed on March 12,2024. I had never been involved in any type of funeral planning or selection. Elliott did an excellent job making the whole process flow smoothly and everything was well explained and just felt right. I was very pleased with all of our selections and my dad looked wonderful They did an excellent job. We also had a private internment in a family cemetery which was a little challenging to access but again they did a terrific job there as well. I highly recommend Grisells when the day comes for anyone needing services of this type.”
“The first communication we had with Grisell's was in preplanning our funeral and it was very easy to do and they were very helpful. When my husband passed away, everything went so smoothly and they were, again, very helpful in both listening and providing what we had hoped for. We are very thankful for their service in our community.”
“The Grisell's were overwhelming kind. Thank you for your support. Thank you for your help. MIKE MATHIEU , YOU made my 83 year old mother feel very comfortable and at ease. ELLIOTT and CONNIE were so supportive. The entire staff , Kelly, Pat, John , David S, Mike S, Dave S. and Jim M. Were all so compassionate. This family at Grisell's made my family feel loved. From the bottom of my heart, I THANK YOU ALL.”
“This is where my family always goes and those at Grisells ALWAYS SHOW COMPASSION AND MAKE EVERYTHING MORE EASIER FOR THOSE Who Are GRIEVING!”
“The one host was very rude on how he explain where to stand and not to stand.He acted like a security guard instead of a compassionate person.”
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.