Peninsula Funeral Home

Veteran services at Peninsula Funeral Home

Peninsula Funeral Home serves veteran families in Newport News, VA with military funeral planning. In their own words: "The funeral home's pricing page mentions "Military Services". Additionally, nearby Bon Secours Hospice by Compassus offers a "We Honor Veterans program", indicating a common and supported service in the region." On-site amenities include on-site chapel with live streaming capabilities, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,900 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

On-site facilities of note include on-site chapel with live streaming capabilities, recording of funeral and memorial ceremonies, personalized memorial folders, prayer cards, and thank you cards, and multiple display options for pictures and memorials (video slideshow capability). 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 Peninsula Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,810. That places direct cremation roughly 15% 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 Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery in VA, approximately 18 miles from Peninsula Funeral Home. Peninsula Funeral Home 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. Peninsula Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

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

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,810. 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 Peninsula Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Peninsula Funeral Home is located at 11144 Warwick Blvd. in Newport News, VA. You can reach the home at (757) 595-4424. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

Does Peninsula Funeral Home offer cremation for veterans?

Yes. Direct cremation at Peninsula Funeral Home starts at $2,810. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.

Does Peninsula Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

The funeral home's pricing page mentions "Military Services". Additionally, nearby Bon Secours Hospice by Compassus offers a "We Honor Veterans program", indicating a common and supported service in the region.

Which faith traditions does Peninsula Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Buddhist, Catholic, Episcopal, Greek Orthodox, Jewish families, among others.

What sets Peninsula Funeral Home apart

Three generations of Turbyfill family ownership and operation since 1927.
Offers live streaming and recording of funeral and memorial ceremonies held in their chapel.
Broad familiarity with last rite customs for many religions, including Buddhist, Christian (Catholic, Episcopal, Greek Orthodox), Jewish, and Muslim traditions.
Active community involvement and support for local organizations, such as Edmarc Hospice for Children.

On-site facilities

· On-site chapel with live streaming capabilities

· Recording of funeral and memorial ceremonies

· Cremation services

· Grief support and guidance

· Pre-need advanced planning services

· Personalized memorial folders, prayer cards, and thank you cards

· Multiple display options for pictures and memorials (video slideshow capability)

Affiliations & specializations

Specializations

· Buddhist Ceremonies
· Christian Ceremonies
· Catholic Christian Ceremonies
· Jewish Ceremonies
· Muslim Ceremonies
· Military Services
· Services for all faiths and customs

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Buddhist, Catholic, Episcopal, Greek Orthodox, Jewish, Muslim.

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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.