Veteran services at Ingram Funeral Home
Ingram Funeral Home in Saint Marys, WV supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists $5,260 for basic burial and $3,190 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial, cremation, memorial service, graveside service, pet memorial service, and pet direct cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Ingram Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,190. That places direct cremation roughly 37% above the West Virginia median ($2,325). 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 West Virginia National Cemetery in WV, about 58 miles from Ingram 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.
Ingram Funeral Home lists these traditions and communities: Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Secular Humanist, and Lgbtq Affirming. Military funeral honors can be part of a religious service; tell the director the order you want.
We list about 299 funeral homes in West Virginia. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Ingram Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,190. 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 Ingram Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Ingram Funeral Home is located at 512 2Nd Street in Saint Marys, WV. You can reach the home at (304) 684-2431. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Ingram Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Ingram Funeral Home provides burial, cremation, memorial service, viewing, wake, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Ingram Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Ingram Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Ingram Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Free Will Baptist, Methodist, Catholic, Episcopal families, among others.
What sets Ingram Funeral Home apart
- Long-standing family ownership and operation since 1992, with roots tracing back to 1923.
- Offers specialized pet services, including memorial services and direct cremation for animal companions.
- Deeply integrated staff with significant local community involvement, including roles in churches, city council, and volunteer fire department.
- Provides veteran services, assisting military families with specific arrangements.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Pet Direct Cremation
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Pet Services
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Free Will Baptist, Methodist, Catholic, Episcopal, Church of Christ, Nazarene, Apostolic. 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.