Veteran services at McDow Funeral Home Inc
McDow Funeral Home Inc in Waynesboro, VA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "McDow Funeral Home provides information and connections for veteran services, listing the Department of Veterans Affairs office in Staunton, VA, as a helpful resource." On-site amenities include chapel and large parking lot, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,500 for basic burial and $3,100 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services and memorial 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 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 McDow Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $3,100. That places direct cremation roughly 27% above the Virginia median ($2,435). 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 Culpeper National Cemetery Annex in VA, approximately 57 miles from McDow Funeral Home Inc. McDow Funeral Home Inc can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Virginia has approximately 579 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. McDow Funeral Home Inc is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at McDow Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,100. 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 McDow Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
McDow Funeral Home Inc is located at 1701 West Main Street in Waynesboro, VA. You can reach the home at (540) 949-8133. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does McDow Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
McDow Funeral Home Inc provides traditional services, cremation services, funeral service, memorial service, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does McDow Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
McDow Funeral Home provides information and connections for veteran services, listing the Department of Veterans Affairs office in Staunton, VA, as a helpful resource.
Which faith traditions does McDow Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Methodist, Baptist, Mennonite, Pentecostal, Free Methodist families, among others.
What sets McDow Funeral Home Inc apart
- Independent, locally owned and operated since 1949.
- Features an on-site crematory, offering direct cremation services.
- Provides an extensive online Grief Library with resources from Dr. Alan Wolfelt.
- Offers comprehensive pre-planning services, available both in-person and through an online planner.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
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On-site facilities
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Methodist, Baptist, Mennonite, Pentecostal, Free Methodist.
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.