Veteran services at Jefferson Chapel Of Brown Funeral Home
Veteran families in Ranson, WV can turn to Jefferson Chapel Of Brown Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Brown Funeral Homes & Cremations assists families with Veterans Administration benefits, including obtaining a flag, grave monument, cash benefits for service-connected disabilities, and burial in a national cemetery. They also run community programs like 'Stockings For Soldiers & Vets' and 'Operation Rec For Vets'." On-site amenities include south berkeley chapel and jefferson chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,340 for basic burial and $2,395 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, traditional cremation services, direct cremation, memorial gathering, burial services, and graveside services. 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 south berkeley chapel and jefferson chapel. 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 Jefferson Chapel Of Brown Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,395. That places direct cremation roughly 3% above 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 Rocky Gap Veterans Cemetery in MD, approximately 51 miles from Jefferson Chapel Of Brown Funeral Home. Jefferson Chapel Of Brown Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
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. Jefferson Chapel Of Brown Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Jefferson Chapel Of Brown Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,395. 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 Jefferson Chapel Of Brown Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Jefferson Chapel Of Brown Funeral Home is located at 114 North Mildred St. in Ranson, WV. You can reach the home at (304) 725-5321. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Jefferson Chapel Of Brown Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Jefferson Chapel Of Brown Funeral Home provides cremation, traditional cremation services, direct cremation, memorial gathering, burial services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Jefferson Chapel Of Brown Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Brown Funeral Homes & Cremations assists families with Veterans Administration benefits, including obtaining a flag, grave monument, cash benefits for service-connected disabilities, and burial in a national cemetery. They also run community programs like 'Stockings For Soldiers & Vets' and 'Operation Rec For Vets'.
Which faith traditions does Jefferson Chapel Of Brown Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian, Jewish, Islamic families, among others.
What sets Jefferson Chapel Of Brown Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned and operated by Robert C. Fields and Sons since 1880.
- Owns and operates a local crematory for both human and pet cremations.
- Offers 24/7 immediate need services with a funeral director directly answering calls.
- Actively supports the military community through 'Stockings For Soldiers & Vets' and 'Operation Rec For Vets' programs.
- Explicitly serves the Hispanic community with Spanish-speaking staff ('Aquí Hablamos Español').
- Provides extensive grief support programs, including daily and weekly email resources.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Graveside Services
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Traditional Cremation Services
- · Direct Cremation
- · Ash Scattering Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Selected Independent Funeral Homes
- · Berkeley County Business Education Partnership
Specializations
- · Serving Hispanic Community
- · Stockings For Soldiers & Veterans Program
- · Operation Rec For Vets
- · Pet Cremation
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian, Jewish, Islamic. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.