Veteran services at R W Baker & Co Funeral Home
R W Baker & Co Funeral Home, located in Suffolk, VA, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include downtown suffolk chapel, wakefield chapel, and north suffolk chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,085 for basic burial and $2,145 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include downtown suffolk chapel, wakefield chapel, and north suffolk chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery in VA, about 9 miles from R W Baker & Co 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 R W Baker & Co Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
R W Baker & Co Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (757) 539-4691 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is R W Baker & Co Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
R W Baker & Co Funeral Home is located at 509 West Washington Street in Suffolk, VA. You can reach the home at (757) 539-4691. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does R W Baker & Co Funeral Home offer veteran families?
R W Baker & Co Funeral Home provides traditional services, cremation services, korean funerals, personalization, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does R W Baker & Co Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, R W Baker & Co Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does R W Baker & Co Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Methodist (Main Street United Methodist Church, Wakefield Methodist Church, Whaleyville United Methodist Church), Presbyterian (Westminster Presbyterian Church), Baptist (Wilroy Baptist Church, Hillcrest Baptist Church, Cypress Chapel Christian Church, Southside Baptist Church, Oak Grove Baptist Church), Congregational Christian (Waverly Congregational Christian Church), Catholic (St. Mary of the Presentation Catholic Church) families, among others.
What sets R W Baker & Co Funeral Home apart
- Fifth-generation family-owned and independently operated business since 1885, distinguishing it from corporate chains.
- Three distinct chapel locations in Downtown Suffolk, North Suffolk, and Wakefield, providing convenience across the region.
- On-site crematory at the Downtown Suffolk Chapel.
- Specialization in Korean Funerals, offering culturally specific services.
- The historic Constantia House available for meetings and post-service receptions.
- Wakefield Monument Company, offering a selection of monuments, markers, and restoration services.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Korean Funerals
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Methodist (Main Street United Methodist Church, Wakefield Methodist Church, Whaleyville United Methodist Church), Presbyterian (Westminster Presbyterian Church), Baptist (Wilroy Baptist Church, Hillcrest Baptist Church, Cypress Chapel Christian Church, Southside Baptist Church, Oak Grove Baptist Church), Congregational Christian (Waverly Congregational Christian Church), Catholic (St. Mary of the Presentation Catholic Church). Languages spoken at the home: English.
Branches of service mentioned
R W Baker & Co Funeral Home's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.