Veteran services at McKee Funeral Home Inc.
McKee Funeral Home Inc., located in Augusta, WV, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include large chapel and large parking area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,050 for basic burial and $2,495 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. It has a 5.0 rating from 1 review on Google.
The home lists these veteran-related services: direct burial, cremation, and veteran services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include large chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Rocky Gap Veterans Cemetery in MD, about 30 miles from McKee Funeral Home Inc.. 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 McKee Funeral Home Inc. publish funeral prices?
McKee Funeral Home Inc. has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (304) 496-7077 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is McKee Funeral Home Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
McKee Funeral Home Inc. is located at Us Rt 50 in Augusta, WV. You can reach the home at (304) 496-7077. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does McKee Funeral Home Inc. offer veteran families?
McKee Funeral Home Inc. provides traditional service, direct burial, cremation, alternate funeral home arrangements, veteran services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does McKee Funeral Home Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, McKee Funeral Home Inc. mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does McKee Funeral Home Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Non-denominational Christian (Christ Community Church, Hope Christian Church), Pentecostal (Augusta Assembly of God), Church of the Brethren (Tearcoat Church of the Brethren, Hanging Rock Church of the Brethren), Methodist (implied by Augusta Methodist Church Cemetery) families, among others.
How do families rate McKee Funeral Home Inc.?
McKee Funeral Home Inc. holds a 5.0-star rating across 1 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets McKee Funeral Home Inc. apart
- Over 140 years of continuous family ownership and operation across five generations.
- Three distinct service locations in Augusta, Baker, and Romney, West Virginia.
- Extensive online grief support resources through the "Griefwords Online Library" by Dr. Alan Wolfelt.
- Specialized offerings for personalized memorials, including fingerprint keepsakes, memory baskets, memory DVDs, memory letters, and memory tables.
- Historical evolution from coffin building and home services to modern funeral home facilities.
- Staff includes a licensed cosmetologist and pre-need funeral consultant, Cheryl Loy Pyles.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Direct Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
- · Grief Support
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Non-denominational Christian (Christ Community Church, Hope Christian Church), Pentecostal (Augusta Assembly of God), Church of the Brethren (Tearcoat Church of the Brethren, Hanging Rock Church of the Brethren), Methodist (implied by Augusta Methodist Church Cemetery). Languages spoken at the home: English.
What families have said
Up to five Google reviews of McKee Funeral Home Inc., shown as written. Reviews that mention veterans, military service, honors, a flag or a cemetery come first, then the highest-rated.
“When a dear friend of ours passed away, we needed to make arrangements for her funeral and internment in West Virginia. Coming from out of state, we weren't sure how to proceed until a neighbor gave us the name of McKee Funeral Home. We met with "J.W". Pyles who walked us through the process and possibilities. He made a genuine effort to know us and how important our friend was to us and then arranged all the details, making sure we were comfortable each step of the way. J.W. made a difficult circumstance into a meaningful, heartwarming testament to the life of our friend.”
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.