Veteran services at Vaughan Funeral Home
Veteran families in Parkersburg, WV can turn to Vaughan Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,895 for basic burial and $1,595 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, memorial service, graveside service, and burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Vaughan Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,499. 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 Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery in WV, about 62 miles from Vaughan 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 Vaughan Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,499. 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 Vaughan Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Vaughan Funeral Home is located at 1010 Murdoch Ave. in Parkersburg, WV. You can reach the home at (304) 485-5471. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Vaughan Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Vaughan Funeral Home provides immediate need, funeral planning, cremation, traditional service, memorial service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Vaughan Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Vaughan Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Vaughan Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Christian families, among others.
What sets Vaughan Funeral Home apart
- On-site crematory, ensuring loved ones remain in their care throughout the cremation process.
- Chapel equipped with webcasting cameras for remote attendance at services.
- Provision of specific equipment for graveside services, including a tent, chairs, artificial grass, speaker podium, bottled water, tables, and a PA system.
- Extensive personalization options for services, incorporating photos, videos, artwork, music, and literature.
- Dedicated veteran services, including arranging military honors and assisting with VA benefits.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Christian.
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.