Veteran services at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home
For veterans in Richmond, VA, Walter J. Manning Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Manning Funeral and Cremation Services provides helpful links and information related to veteran services, indicating they assist families with arrangements for veterans. Richmond National Cemetery, a veteran cemetery, is located approximately 2.5 miles from the funeral home." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,365 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include memorial services, graveside services, cremation services, and online memorials. 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 Walter J. Manning Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,365. That places direct cremation roughly 44% 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 Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Amelia in VA, approximately 34 miles from Walter J. Manning Funeral Home. Walter J. Manning Funeral Home 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. Walter J. Manning Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,365. 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 Walter J. Manning Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Walter J. Manning Funeral Home is located at 700 North 25th St. in Richmond, VA. You can reach the home at (804) 643-8738. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Walter J. Manning Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Walter J. Manning Funeral Home provides funeral services, memorial services, graveside services, traditional interment, cremation services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Walter J. Manning Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Manning Funeral and Cremation Services provides helpful links and information related to veteran services, indicating they assist families with arrangements for veterans. Richmond National Cemetery, a veteran cemetery, is located approximately 2.5 miles from the funeral home.
Which faith traditions does Walter J. Manning Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Non-denominational Christian, National Baptist Convention, Southern Baptist Convention, American Baptist Churches families, among others.
What sets Walter J. Manning Funeral Home apart
- Three generations of continuous family ownership and operation since 1941.
- Relocation to a more spacious facility in 1966, enhancing service options.
- Offers complimentary video tributes for services.
- Provides online memorials with features for guest books, flower orders, donations, and photo galleries.
- Comprehensive pre-planning services available both in-person and through an online planner.
- Extensive online Grief Library featuring articles from Dr. Alan Wolfelt, a noted grief expert.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Services
- · Traditional Interment
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · BBB Accredited Business
Specializations
- · Online Memorials
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Non-denominational Christian, National Baptist Convention, Southern Baptist Convention, American Baptist Churches, Episcopal, United Methodist, Assemblies of God, Muslim, Presbyterian, Reform Judaism, Church of God in Christ, Progressive National Baptist Convention, Church of our Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith. Languages spoken at the home: English.
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
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.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow 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.