Simply Cremation

Veteran services at Simply Cremation

Simply Cremation serves veteran families in Virginia Beach, VA with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Simply Cremation assists families of deceased veterans and service members with various benefits. This includes help obtaining government-provided burial flags, arranging interment of cremated remains in a National Cemetery (which covers the gravesite, grave-liner, opening/closing, and headstone), and filing for VA reimbursements. They also facilitate military honors for veterans not interred in a National Cemetery and can help obtain a government-issued headstone for burial in non-military cemeteries." On-site amenities include reception facilities, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,075 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include simple cremation, cremation services, cremation with memorial, traditional funeral with cremation, and traditional burial. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

Published pricing at Simply Cremation: direct cremation from $775. That places direct cremation roughly 68% below the Virginia median ($2,435). 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 Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery in VA, approximately 28 miles from Simply Cremation. Simply Cremation can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Virginia has approximately 579 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Simply Cremation is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Simply Cremation cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $775. 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 Simply Cremation located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Simply Cremation is located at 4445 Corporation Ln. Ste. 263 in Virginia Beach, VA. You can reach the home at (757) 312-9700. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Simply Cremation offer veteran families?

Simply Cremation provides simple cremation, cremation services, funeral services, cremation with memorial, traditional funeral with cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Simply Cremation help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Simply Cremation assists families of deceased veterans and service members with various benefits. This includes help obtaining government-provided burial flags, arranging interment of cremated remains in a National Cemetery (which covers the gravesite, grave-liner, opening/closing, and headstone), and filing for VA reimbursements. They also facilitate military honors for veterans not interred in a National Cemetery and can help obtain a government-issued headstone for burial in non-military cemeteries.

Which faith traditions does Simply Cremation accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic (with conditions), Protestant families, among others.

What sets Simply Cremation apart

Low-cost cremation services, starting at $975 for online arrangements.
No membership fees for services.
Offers complete online arrangement options for convenience and cost savings.
Operates a local crematory, providing direct oversight of the cremation process.
Provides detailed assistance with veterans' benefits and national cemetery arrangements.

Military & veteran services offered

★Cremation With Memorial

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Traditional Burial

Cremation

· Simple Cremation
· Cremation Services
· Traditional Funeral With Cremation

On-site facilities

· Local Crematory

· Reception Facilities

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Family Shield Capital, LLC
· UserWay

Specializations

· Low Cost Cremation
· Veterans Benefits Assistance
· Advanced Planning

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic (with conditions), Protestant. 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.