Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home

Veteran services at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home

Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home serves veteran families in Parkersburg, WV with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home assists families with death-related claims, including those related to VA insurance, and works with cemeteries like Sunset Memory Gardens, which is designated as a Purple Heart Cemetery." On-site amenities include on-site chapel and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,990 for basic burial and $2,295 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation, traditional burial, memorial service, and graveside service. 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 on-site 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 Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,295. That places direct cremation roughly 1% 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 Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery in WV, approximately 61 miles from Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home. Lambert-Tatman 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. Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,295. 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 Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home is located at 400 Green Street in Parkersburg, WV. You can reach the home at (304) 422-6100. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home provides cremation, traditional burial, memorial service, graveside service, visitation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home assists families with death-related claims, including those related to VA insurance, and works with cemeteries like Sunset Memory Gardens, which is designated as a Purple Heart Cemetery.

Which faith traditions does Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Methodist, Christian, Catholic families, among others.

What sets Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home apart

Operates an on-site crematory at their South Parkersburg location, ensuring loved ones remain in their direct care.
Offers multiple funeral home locations across Parkersburg and Vienna, West Virginia.
Provides webcasting capabilities and a piano in their chapels for services.
Offers extensive grief support resources and a detailed funeral etiquette guide.
Assists families with veteran-specific death-related claims and VA insurance.

Military & veteran services offered

★Memorial Service

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Traditional Burial
· Graveside Service

Cremation

· Cremation

On-site facilities

· On-site Crematory

· On-site Chapel

· Webcasting

· Reception Hall

· Cemetery Access

· PA System

· Tent

· Chairs

Affiliations & specializations

Specializations

· Veteran services
· Cremation services
· Traditional services
· Preplanning services
· Pet services

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Methodist, Christian, Catholic.

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The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.

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How 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.