Veteran services at Thacker Brothers Funeral Homes
Thacker Brothers Funeral Homes serves veteran families in Scottsville, VA with military funeral planning. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,105 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Thacker Brothers Funeral Homes: direct cremation from $2,105. That places direct cremation roughly 14% 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 Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Amelia in VA, about 42 miles from Thacker Brothers Funeral Homes. 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 Thacker Brothers Funeral Homes cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,105. 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 Thacker Brothers Funeral Homes located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Thacker Brothers Funeral Homes is located at 650 Valley St. in Scottsville, VA. You can reach the home at (434) 286-2791. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Thacker Brothers Funeral Homes offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Thacker Brothers Funeral Homes starts at $2,105. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Thacker Brothers Funeral Homes help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Thacker Brothers Funeral Homes assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
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.