Veteran services at Scott-Lightfoot Funeral Home
Scott-Lightfoot Funeral Home in Richmond, VA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include scott's chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,030 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Facilities on site include scott's chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Amelia in VA, about 36 miles from Scott-Lightfoot 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 Scott-Lightfoot Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Scott-Lightfoot Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (804) 643-5332 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Scott-Lightfoot Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Scott-Lightfoot Funeral Home is located at 3021 North Street in Richmond, VA. You can reach the home at (804) 643-5332. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Scott-Lightfoot Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Scott-Lightfoot Funeral Home provides traditional funeral services, personalized funeral services, limousine services, transport services, funeral program design, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Scott-Lightfoot Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Scott-Lightfoot Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Scott-Lightfoot Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Masonic families, among others.
What sets Scott-Lightfoot Funeral Home apart
- Over a century of continuous operation since 1910, indicating deep roots and experience in the Richmond community.
- Extensive network of professional and community affiliations, demonstrating broad engagement.
- Provision of live streaming services for funerals, offering accessibility for remote attendees.
- Comprehensive grief support resources, including an online library by Dr. Alan Wolfelt and connections to various support organizations.
- Staff with significant local ties and extensive professional experience, including multiple licensed funeral directors.
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Urns
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Virginia Mortician’s Association
- · Richmond Funeral Directors Association
- · Central District Funeral Association
- · Virginia Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association
- · Richmond Area Unit of the American Cancer Society
- · Rubicon Drug and Alcoholic Program
Specialties
- · Traditional funerals
- · Simple cremation
- · Grief support
- · Urn selection
- · Military memorial services
- · Veteran burial flags
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Masonic. 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.