Veteran services at Markwood Funeral Home
Markwood Funeral Home, located in Keyser, WV, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. On-site amenities include modern chapel and off-street parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,040 for basic burial and $2,095 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. On Google it averages 5.0 stars across 4 reviews.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, direct cremation, memorial service, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include modern chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Rocky Gap Veterans Cemetery in MD, about 29 miles from Markwood Funeral Home. 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
Does Markwood Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Markwood Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (304) 788-3231 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Markwood Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Markwood Funeral Home is located at 111 S. Mineral Street, P.O. Box 912 in Keyser, WV. You can reach the home at (304) 788-3231. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Markwood Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Markwood Funeral Home provides funeral service, cremation, traditional service, direct cremation, memorial service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Markwood Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Markwood Funeral Home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Markwood Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, United Methodist, Independent Christian, Presbyterian, Living Word Christian Fellowship families, among others.
How do families rate Markwood Funeral Home?
Markwood Funeral Home holds a 5.0-star rating across 4 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Markwood Funeral Home apart
- Over 145 years of continuous operation, established in 1878.
- Family-owned and operated, with current owner Harold Dean Nofsinger having over 35 years of industry experience.
- Historic Victorian home facility with modern additions including a chapel, visitation area, casket selection room, family conference room, and off-street parking.
- Comprehensive pre-planning services, including options for pre-financing and transferring existing pre-need contracts.
- Dedicated grief support resources and a year-long daily email grief support program.
- Specialized services for veterans, including information on headstones and burial flags.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · West Virginia Funeral Directors Association
- · Maryland Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, United Methodist, Independent Christian, Presbyterian, Living Word Christian Fellowship. Languages spoken at the home: English.
What families have said
Markwood is family-owned; Dean restored the mother's appearance to match family memories, and reviewers praised the pristine, fresh-smelling facility. They offer flexible financing and excellent viewing spaces.
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.