Veteran services at Simply Cremation
Simply Cremation serves veteran families in Virginia Beach, VA with military funeral planning. 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 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: simple cremation, cremation services, cremation with memorial, traditional funeral with cremation, and traditional burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Simply Cremation: direct cremation from $775. That places direct cremation roughly 68% 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 28 miles from Simply Cremation. 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 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?
In its own description of its veteran services, Simply Cremation 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 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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Simple Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Traditional Funeral With Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Family Shield Capital, LLC
- · UserWay
Specialties
- · Low Cost Cremation
- · Veterans Benefits Assistance
- · Advanced Planning
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic (with conditions), Protestant. 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.