Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel

Veteran services at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel

Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel in Hillsville, VA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel proudly serves veterans, offering specialized services and providing resources for military records and Veterans Affairs benefits." 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.

Veteran-related services offered include burial, cremation, and veteran's service. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

On-site facilities of note include chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.

Published pricing at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel: direct cremation from $1,895. That places direct cremation roughly 22% below the Virginia median ($2,435). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.

The nearest VA national cemetery is Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery in VA, approximately 23 miles from Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Virginia has approximately 579 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is among them.

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?

Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel proudly serves veterans, offering specialized services and providing resources for military records and Veterans Affairs benefits.

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 & veteran services offered

★Mausoleum Entombment

★Veteran's Service

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial
· Committal

Cremation

· Cremation

On-site facilities

· Chapel

· Viewing Room

· Stained Glass Window

· Merchandise Selection Room

· State of the Art Information Center

· Handicapped Accessible

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Chamber of Commerce

Specializations

· Proudly Serving Veterans

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Methodist, Baptist, Christian (Disciples of Christ), Pentecostal Holiness, Lutheran, Presbyterian.

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The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.

DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.

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How honors are coordinated

Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.

For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.