Veteran services at Kepner Funeral Homes
Kepner Funeral Homes in Wheeling, WV supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Kepner Funeral Homes offers specialized services to honor veterans, including assistance with veteran benefits and arrangements that recognize military service." On-site amenities include reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,240 for basic burial and $2,245 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. A modest 8 Google reviews give the firm a 5.0-star average.
Veteran-related services offered include honoring veterans, burial, cremation, and graveside service. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Kepner Funeral Homes: direct cremation from $2,245. That places direct cremation roughly 3% below 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 National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in PA, approximately 32 miles from Kepner Funeral Homes. Kepner Funeral Homes 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. Kepner Funeral Homes is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Kepner Funeral Homes cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,245. 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 Kepner Funeral Homes located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Kepner Funeral Homes is located at 1308 Chapline St. in Wheeling, WV. You can reach the home at (304) 232-5110. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Kepner Funeral Homes offer veteran families?
Kepner Funeral Homes provides personalization, service options, pet services, honoring veterans, preplanning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Kepner Funeral Homes help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Kepner Funeral Homes offers specialized services to honor veterans, including assistance with veteran benefits and arrangements that recognize military service.
Which faith traditions does Kepner Funeral Homes accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Methodist, Catholic families, among others.
How do families rate Kepner Funeral Homes?
Kepner Funeral Homes holds a 5.0-star rating across 8 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Kepner Funeral Homes apart
- Oldest funeral business in the Wheeling region, established in 1845.
- Six generations of continuous service, with five generations of the Kepner family actively involved in leadership and operations.
- Specialized pet services offered.
- Extensive community involvement and professional affiliations of the Kepner family members, demonstrating deep roots in Wheeling.
- Multiple locations within Wheeling (Woodsdale, Marshall Avenue, Elm Grove, Burke Chapel in Warwood) providing broad geographic coverage.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Committal Service
- · Ground Interment
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Ashes Returned to Family
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce
- · Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Ohio, Marshall, Wetzel and Belmont Counties
- · Ohio Valley Medical Center
- · United Way
- · Altenheim Home for the Aged
- · Wesbanco
- · Fort Henry Club
- · Wheeling Kiwanis Club
Specializations
- · Pet Services
- · Honoring Veterans
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Methodist, Catholic.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Kepner Funeral Homes. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“Want to give a special thank you to all the folks at Kepners funeral home in elm Grove. Y'all did a wonderful job with my dad and my family. I will recommend you to anyone who ever asks. Thank you again”
“You have been a blessing for my family and friends you alway do your best to help us in our time of need.THANK YOU SO MUCH MRS NORMA TUBAUGH”
“The people are so polite and amazing they treat you with so much respect and does everything so professional”
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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.