Veteran services at Powell Funeral Home
Powell Funeral Home in Boston, VA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include on-site chapel and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,150 for basic burial and $2,495 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, memorial services, military services, burial, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Danville National Cemetery in VA, about 25 miles from Powell Funeral Home. 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
Does Powell Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Powell Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (434) 572-4911 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Powell Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Powell Funeral Home is located at 1603 Wilborn Ave. South in Boston, VA. You can reach the home at (434) 572-4911. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Powell Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Powell Funeral Home provides traditional services, non-traditional services, pre-arranged services, cremation, memorial services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Powell Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Powell Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Powell Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Presbyterian, Methodist, Baptist, Catholic, Church of God families, among others.
What sets Powell Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned and operated for over a century, now involving third and fourth generations.
- On-site crematory, ensuring the deceased remains in their care throughout the cremation process.
- Comprehensive grief support, including a year of daily grief support emails and resources for adults and children.
- Specialized assistance with Veterans' benefits and military honors.
- Offers online memorials, tribute videos, and direct flower ordering through their website.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Virginia Funeral Directors Association
- · Southside Virginia Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Grief Support
- · Veterans Services
- · Personalization Services
- · Pre-Planning
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Presbyterian, Methodist, Baptist, Catholic, Church of God, Pentecostal, Nondenominational. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.