Veteran services at Lotz Funeral Home & Crematory
Lotz Funeral Home & Crematory in Salem, VA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. Published pricing lists $5,960 for basic burial and $3,275 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Lotz Funeral Home & Crematory: direct cremation from $2,955. That places direct cremation roughly 21% above 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 Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery in VA, about 38 miles from Lotz Funeral Home & Crematory. 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 Lotz Funeral Home & Crematory cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,955. 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 Lotz Funeral Home & Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Lotz Funeral Home & Crematory is located at 1330 East Main St. in Salem, VA. You can reach the home at (540) 389-9208. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Lotz Funeral Home & Crematory offer veteran families?
Lotz Funeral Home & Crematory provides cremation, funeral services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Lotz Funeral Home & Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Lotz Funeral Home & Crematory mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Lotz Funeral Home & Crematory apart
- Commitment to match any competitor's price for cremation services, emphasizing superior facilities.
- Affiliation with Carriage Services, Inc., providing comprehensive funeral technology and website services.
- Offers veteran-specific services.
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Carriage Services, Inc.
Religious traditions and languages
Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.