Veteran services at Tomblyn Funeral Home
Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins, WV supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists $3,725 for basic burial and $1,895 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, permanent memorialization, and honoring veterans. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Tomblyn Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,895. That places direct cremation roughly 18% below 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 28 miles from Tomblyn 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 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 Tomblyn Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,895. 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 Tomblyn Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Tomblyn Funeral Home is located at 45 Randolph Avenue in Elkins, WV. You can reach the home at (304) 636-5595. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Tomblyn Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Tomblyn Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation services, service options, permanent memorialization, personalization & products, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Tomblyn Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Tomblyn Funeral Home 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.
What sets Tomblyn Funeral Home apart
- Over 55 years of continuous family ownership and operation since 1968.
- Multiple generations of the Tomblyn family actively involved in daily operations.
- Commitment to adapting services and facilities to meet evolving community needs while maintaining family traditions.
- Extensive combined staff experience, totaling over 100 years in funeral service.
- Emphasis on celebrating life, offering personalization and a wide range of memorialization options.
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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.