Veteran services at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Homes And Crematory
Veteran families in Lewisburg, WV can turn to Wallace & Wallace Funeral Homes And Crematory for honors and benefit coordination. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,000 for basic burial and $3,085 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: veteran services, burial, and cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Homes And Crematory: direct cremation from $3,085. That places direct cremation roughly 33% 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 Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery in VA, about 46 miles from Wallace & Wallace Funeral Homes And Crematory. 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 Wallace & Wallace Funeral Homes And Crematory cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,085. 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 Wallace & Wallace Funeral Homes And Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Wallace & Wallace Funeral Homes And Crematory is located at 884 Jefferson St. N in Lewisburg, WV. You can reach the home at (304) 645-2060. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Wallace & Wallace Funeral Homes And Crematory offer veteran families?
Wallace & Wallace Funeral Homes And Crematory provides personalized services, veteran services, grief support, preplanning, burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Wallace & Wallace Funeral Homes And Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Wallace & Wallace Funeral Homes And Crematory 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 Wallace & Wallace Funeral Homes And Crematory apart
- Extensive network of multiple chapel locations across Lewisburg, Ronceverte, White Sulphur Springs, Arbovale, Rainelle, and Ansted.
- On-site crematory at the Lewisburg and Ronceverte locations, providing integrated cremation services.
- Ownership and operation of Wallace Memorial Cemetery in Crawley, WV, offering comprehensive burial and memorialization options.
- Strong emphasis on personalized services, tailoring arrangements to individual preferences, religions, and budgets.
- Specialized services dedicated to honoring military veterans, acknowledging their service and sacrifice.
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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.