Veteran services at Johnson Funeral & Cremation Service
Veteran families in Bridgewater, VA can turn to Johnson Funeral & Cremation Service for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Johnson Funeral & Cremation Service assists families with navigating veterans' benefits and completing the necessary paperwork to secure compensation for their veteran loved ones." On-site amenities include plenty of parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,100 for basic burial and $3,050 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, burial, and veterans. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Culpeper National Cemetery in VA, approximately 57 miles from Johnson Funeral & Cremation Service. Johnson Funeral & Cremation Service 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. Johnson Funeral & Cremation Service is among them.
Frequently asked questions
Does Johnson Funeral & Cremation Service publish funeral prices?
Johnson Funeral & Cremation Service has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (540) 828-2542, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Johnson Funeral & Cremation Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Johnson Funeral & Cremation Service is located at 208 South Main Street in Bridgewater, VA. You can reach the home at (540) 828-2542. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Johnson Funeral & Cremation Service offer veteran families?
Johnson Funeral & Cremation Service provides funerals, cremation, burial, personalization, veterans, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Johnson Funeral & Cremation Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Johnson Funeral & Cremation Service assists families with navigating veterans' benefits and completing the necessary paperwork to secure compensation for their veteran loved ones.
What sets Johnson Funeral & Cremation Service apart
- Exclusive 10-Step Cremation Process
- Cremation with Confidence Guarantee
- Assistance with Veterans' Benefits and Paperwork
- Two conveniently located facilities in Bridgewater and Grottoes, serving Rockingham and Augusta counties
- Online preplanning tools and planning checklist available
- Comprehensive grief support resources, including online articles and referrals for professional counseling
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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.