Veteran services at Oakey's East Chapel
Oakey's East Chapel, located in Roanoke, VA, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include roanoke chapel, north chapel, and vinton chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,555 for basic burial and $2,740 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation tribute center, cremation service, burial, graveside service, pet funeral home & crematory, and online memorials. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include roanoke chapel, north chapel, vinton chapel, south chapel, and east chapel.
Published pricing at Oakey's East Chapel: direct cremation from $2,740. That places direct cremation roughly 13% above the Virginia median ($2,435). 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 Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery in VA, about 47 miles from Oakey's East Chapel. 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 579 funeral homes in Virginia. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Oakey's East Chapel cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,740. 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 Oakey's East Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Oakey's East Chapel is located at 5188 Cloverdale Road in Roanoke, VA. You can reach the home at (540) 977-3909. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Oakey's East Chapel offer veteran families?
Oakey's East Chapel provides planning a ceremony, aftercare, life tribute professionals, cremation tribute center, advance planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Oakey's East Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Oakey's East Chapel mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Oakey's East Chapel accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (various denominations) families, among others.
What sets Oakey's East Chapel apart
- Sixth-generation family leadership
- Grief Therapy Dog (Ragnar Oakey) for emotional support
- Oakey's Pet Funeral Home & Crematory, Roanoke's only full-service pet funeral home
- Comprehensive aftercare program for grieving families
- 24/7 direct access to local Oakey's team members, not an answering service
- Dedicated Cremation Tribute Center for cremation services
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Committal Service
- · Ground Interment
Cremation
- · Cremation Tribute Center
- · Cremation Service
- · Ashes Returned To Family
- · Pet Funeral Home & Crematory
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
- · Order of the Golden Rule (OGR)
- · Selected Independent Funeral Homes (SIFH)
- · Virginia Funeral Directors Association (VFDA)
- · National Selected Morticians (NSM)
Specialties
- · Grief Therapy Dog Services
- · Hospice Caregiver Award Program
- · Veterans Services
- · Pet Funeral Services
- · Pet Cremation
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian (various denominations).
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.