Veteran services at Loy-Giffin Funeral Home, LLC
Loy-Giffin Funeral Home, LLC, located in Wardensville, WV, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. Published pricing lists $4,895 for basic burial and $2,495 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: veteran services and cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Loy-Giffin Funeral Home, LLC: direct cremation from $2,495. That places direct cremation roughly 7% above the West Virginia median ($2,325). 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 Rocky Gap Veterans Cemetery in MD, about 45 miles from Loy-Giffin Funeral Home, LLC. 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 299 funeral homes in West Virginia. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Loy-Giffin Funeral Home, LLC cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,495. 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 Loy-Giffin Funeral Home, LLC located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Loy-Giffin Funeral Home, LLC is located at 110 Main St. in Wardensville, WV. You can reach the home at (304) 874-3521. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Loy-Giffin Funeral Home, LLC offer veteran families?
Loy-Giffin Funeral Home, LLC provides customized services, veteran services, cremation, pre-need planning, headstone sales/installation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Loy-Giffin Funeral Home, LLC help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Loy-Giffin Funeral Home, LLC mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Loy-Giffin Funeral Home, LLC accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Methodist, Nondenominational Christian, Church of God families, among others.
What sets Loy-Giffin Funeral Home, LLC apart
- Four generations of continuous family ownership and operation since 1910.
- Personalized service creation to reflect individual values, preferences, and budget.
- Specialized services for veterans, acknowledging their sacrifice and patriotism.
- Dedicated staff, many of whom are long-term residents and professionally trained (e.g., Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science graduates, certified crematory operators, certified funeral celebrant).
- Community involvement, exemplified by Carl L. Nitz, who assists with traffic management during funeral processions.
- Provision of grief resources and ongoing support, including daily email messages of comfort and hope.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · West Virginia Funeral Directors Association
- · Wardensville Lions Club
- · Sons of the American Legion Post # 137
- · Bethel United Methodist Church
- · Capon Bridge Vol. Fire Department
Specialties
- · Honoring Veterans
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Methodist, Nondenominational Christian, Church of God. 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.