Mullenbach Funeral Home

Veteran services at Mullenbach Funeral Home

Mullenbach Funeral Home, located in Follansbee, WV, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Mullenbach Funeral Home is committed to honoring veterans, providing specific services to acknowledge and celebrate those who have served the country. They express pride in their role in recognizing the sacrifices made by service members." Published pricing lists $4,495 for basic burial and $1,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include veteran services, burial, cremation, and graveside service. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

Published pricing at Mullenbach Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,995. That places direct cremation roughly 14% below the West Virginia median ($2,325). 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 National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in PA, approximately 23 miles from Mullenbach Funeral Home. Mullenbach Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

West Virginia has approximately 299 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Mullenbach Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Mullenbach Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,995. 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 Mullenbach Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Mullenbach Funeral Home is located at 669 Main St. in Follansbee, WV. You can reach the home at (304) 527-4040. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Mullenbach Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Mullenbach Funeral Home provides personalized services, veteran services, visitation, funeral service, reception, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Mullenbach Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Mullenbach Funeral Home is committed to honoring veterans, providing specific services to acknowledge and celebrate those who have served the country. They express pride in their role in recognizing the sacrifices made by service members.

Which faith traditions does Mullenbach Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Methodist, Christian, Baptist families, among others.

What sets Mullenbach Funeral Home apart

Owner Joseph M. Mullenbach's over 30 years of experience in the funeral service industry in Brooke County.
Joseph M. Mullenbach's active community involvement, including serving on the Brooke Hills Park Board, Lions Club, Kiwanis Club, Wellsburg Chamber of Commerce Board, St. John's Church Finance Council, Municipal Mutual Insurance Company Board of Directors, and both Franklin and Brooke Cemetery Boards.
Co-owner Susan B. Mullenbach's background in logistics systems and customer care, providing behind-the-scenes support and community engagement.
Cody R. Rice's dual role as a Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer and volunteer EMT with the Franklin Community Volunteer Fire Department.
Wallajane "Susie" Mullenbach's (Joseph's mother) extensive experience as a former Director of Nursing at Brightwood Nursing Home for over 20 years, now serving as a funeral attendant.
Awarded Business of the Year by the Follansbee Chamber of Commerce in 2014.

Military & veteran services offered

★Veteran Services

★Mausoleum Entombment

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial
· Graveside Service
· Committal Service
· Ground Interment

Cremation

· Cremation
· Ash Return to Family

On-site facilities

· Funeral Home Facilities

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· National Funeral Directors Association

Specializations

· Honoring Veterans

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Methodist, Christian, Baptist. Languages spoken at the home: English.

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.

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How 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.