Veteran services at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel
Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel in Hillsville, VA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,670 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: burial, cremation, and veteran's service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel: direct cremation from $1,895. That places direct cremation roughly 22% 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 Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery in VA, about 23 miles from Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel. 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 Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel 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 Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is located at 1035 North Main Street in Hillsville, VA. You can reach the home at (276) 728-2041. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel offer veteran families?
Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel provides pre-planning, grief support, burial, cremation, mausoleum entombment, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Methodist, Baptist, Christian (Disciples of Christ), Pentecostal Holiness, Lutheran families, among others.
What sets Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel apart
- A long-standing history in the community, with roots dating back to 1913 and the Hillsville location established in 1952.
- The facility underwent significant modernization in 1995, including a new chapel dedicated in memory of former manager J. Dawes McGrady.
- Operates an on-site crematory, managed by a certified crematory operator.
- Explicitly offers and highlights services for veterans, including a dedicated facility feature and resources for military records and VA benefits.
- Staff members have extensive tenure and local connections, with several having served the chapel for decades.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Committal
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Chamber of Commerce
Specialties
- · Proudly Serving Veterans
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Methodist, Baptist, Christian (Disciples of Christ), Pentecostal Holiness, Lutheran, Presbyterian.
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.