Veteran services at Johnson Services Funerals and Cremations
For veterans in Petersburg, VA, Johnson Services Funerals and Cremations coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Johnson Services Funerals and Cremations offers specialized services and information for veterans, as explicitly listed in their services and website resources." 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.
Veteran-related services offered include burial, cremation, veterans information, and living memorial program. 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 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 Johnson Services Funerals and Cremations: direct cremation from $1,250. That places direct cremation roughly 49% below the Virginia median ($2,435). 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 Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Amelia in VA, approximately 31 miles from Johnson Services Funerals and Cremations. Johnson Services Funerals and Cremations 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 Services Funerals and Cremations is among them.
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 offers specialized services and information for veterans, as explicitly listed in their services and website resources.
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 & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
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
Specializations
- · Veterans Services
- · Grief Counseling
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Christian.
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.