Veteran services at Johnson Services Funerals and Cremations
For veterans in Petersburg, VA, Johnson Services Funerals and Cremations coordinates military honors and burial benefits. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,250 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial, cremation, veterans information, and living memorial program. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Johnson Services Funerals and Cremations: direct cremation from $1,250. That places direct cremation roughly 49% below the Virginia median ($2,435). 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 Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Amelia in VA, about 31 miles from Johnson Services Funerals and Cremations. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
We list about 579 funeral homes in Virginia. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Johnson Services Funerals and Cremations cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,250. 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 Johnson Services Funerals and Cremations located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Johnson Services Funerals and Cremations is located at 530 South Sycamore Street in Petersburg, VA. You can reach the home at (804) 863-4411. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Johnson Services Funerals and Cremations offer veteran families?
Johnson Services Funerals and Cremations provides funeral service, burial, cremation, mausoleum entombment, visitation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Johnson Services Funerals and Cremations help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Johnson Services Funerals and Cremations 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 Johnson Services Funerals and Cremations accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Christian families, among others.
What sets Johnson Services Funerals and Cremations apart
- A multi-generational family business with a legacy dating back to 1927, operating three distinct locations.
- Offers the Living Memorial® program, planting a tree seedling as a tribute for qualifying casket or cremation product selections.
- Staff includes highly recognized professionals, such as Wendal A. Givens, awarded "Mortician of the Year" by the Virginia Mortician Association, Inc. in 2014 and NFDMA awards in 2020 and 2024.
- Provides extensive grief support through an online Griefwords library, featuring articles from Dr. Alan Wolfelt.
- Strong affiliations with numerous professional mortician associations and local community/religious groups, demonstrating deep roots in the funeral service profession and the community.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Southside Funeral Directors Association
- · Virginia Morticians’ Association, Incorporated
- · National Funeral Directors & Morticians Association, Incorporated
- · NFDA
- · Alpha Kappa Sigma Petersburg Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
- · C. V. Wilson Masonic Lodge #317, Free and Accepted Prince Hall Masons
- · Order Eastern Star Petersburg Chapter #33, PHA
- · Bethany Baptist Association
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
- · Grief Counseling
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Christian.
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.