Pivont Funeral Home

Veteran services at Pivont Funeral Home

Pivont Funeral Home in Hinton, WV supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Pivont Funeral Service provides helpful links to the Department of Veterans' Affairs and the National Cemetery Administration for information on memorial benefits and final resting places. Their linked hospice partner, Hospice of Southern West Virginia, also indicates a 'We Honor Veterans' program." On-site amenities include on-site chapel and reception space, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,955 for basic burial and $2,680 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation 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 on-site 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 Pivont Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,680. That places direct cremation roughly 15% above 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 Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery in VA, approximately 41 miles from Pivont Funeral Home. Pivont 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. Pivont Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

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

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,680. 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 Pivont Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Pivont Funeral Home is located at 100 Park Ave. in Hinton, WV. You can reach the home at (304) 466-0026. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Pivont Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Pivont Funeral Home provides funeral planning, pre-planning, cremation, traditional funeral, memorial service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Pivont Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Pivont Funeral Service provides helpful links to the Department of Veterans' Affairs and the National Cemetery Administration for information on memorial benefits and final resting places. Their linked hospice partner, Hospice of Southern West Virginia, also indicates a 'We Honor Veterans' program.

Which faith traditions does Pivont Funeral Home accommodate?

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

What sets Pivont Funeral Home apart

Emphasis on personalized ceremonies that reflect the deceased's unique relationships, hobbies, and shared moments.
Offers the "Living Memorial Program," planting a tree seedling as a tribute for qualifying Batesville products.
Provides extensive grief support through the "Griefwords Online Library" by Dr. Alan Wolfelt.
Staff includes a dedicated staff musician and a youth pastor, indicating diverse support for families.
The funeral home historically operated an ambulance service until 1973, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to the community.

Military & veteran services offered

★Memorial Service

Burial & cremation services

Cremation

· Cremation

On-site facilities

· On-site chapel

· Viewing rooms

· Reception space

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Southern Mortuary Service of Hinton

Specializations

· Grief Support
· Living Memorial Program
· Personalized Ceremonies

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Catholic, Christian. 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.