Veteran services at Smith Funeral & Cremation Care
Smith Funeral & Cremation Care, located in Morgantown, WV, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. Published pricing lists $4,995 for basic burial and $2,495 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, memorial services, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Smith Funeral & Cremation Care: direct cremation from $2,495. That places direct cremation roughly 7% above the West Virginia median ($2,325). 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 West Virginia National Cemetery in WV, about 27 miles from Smith Funeral & Cremation Care. 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 299 funeral homes in West Virginia. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Smith Funeral & Cremation Care cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,495. 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 Smith Funeral & Cremation Care located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Smith Funeral & Cremation Care is located at 108 Holland Ave. in Morgantown, WV. You can reach the home at (304) 292-9494. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Smith Funeral & Cremation Care offer veteran families?
Smith Funeral & Cremation Care provides immediate need, traditional services, cremation services, memorial services, ash scattering services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Smith Funeral & Cremation Care help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Smith Funeral & Cremation Care mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Smith Funeral & Cremation Care accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Evangelical Methodist families, among others.
What sets Smith Funeral & Cremation Care apart
- Owns and operates an on-site crematory, ensuring loved ones never leave their care.
- Cathy Baker-Smith is the only Certified Life Celebrant in the Morgantown area.
- Offers comfort dogs, Coco and Mila, to provide emotional support to families.
- Provides multiple financing options, including Care Credit, Family Shield, One Main Financial, and SFCC 90 Day Pay.
- Facilitates the transfer of pre-paid funeral arrangements from other providers at no additional cost, often resulting in refunds.
- Consistently highly-rated with hundreds of five-star reviews on Google, Facebook, and Yelp.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Ash Scattering Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · West Virginia Funeral Directors Association
- · ICCFA
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
- · Green Burial
- · Life Celebration Services
- · Restorative Art
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Evangelical Methodist. 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.