Veteran services at R Hayden Smith Funeral Home
R Hayden Smith Funeral Home in Hampton, VA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel and elegant reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,400 for basic burial and $2,845 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $2,400. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial, green burial, cremation, and memorial service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at R Hayden Smith Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,295. That places direct cremation roughly 6% below 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 Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery in VA, about 21 miles from R Hayden Smith 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
What does a funeral at R Hayden Smith Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,295. 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 R Hayden Smith Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
R Hayden Smith Funeral Home is located at 245 South Armistead Avenue in Hampton, VA. You can reach the home at (757) 723-3191. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does R Hayden Smith Funeral Home offer veteran families?
R Hayden Smith Funeral Home provides pet services, pre-planning, burial, green burial, cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does R Hayden Smith Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, R Hayden Smith Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does R Hayden Smith Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian, Catholic, All Faiths and Beliefs (for celebrant services and green burial options) families, among others.
What sets R Hayden Smith Funeral Home apart
- Six generations of continuous family ownership and operation since 1901.
- One of Virginia's first licensed female funeral directors/embalmers, Mattie Baker Smith, was part of the founding family.
- Operates a second location, Berceuse Funeral & Cremation Traditions, with an on-site crematory for both human and pet cremations.
- Specializes in green burial options, offering biodegradable products and guidance on Virginia's certified natural cemeteries.
- Offers certified Funeral Celebrant services for personalized, non-denominational or spiritual ceremonies.
- Assists families with Appointee and Designee Agreements for pre-planning funeral arrangements.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Green Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Tidewater Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Pet Services
- · Green Burial
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian, Catholic, All Faiths and Beliefs (for celebrant services and green burial options).
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.