Veteran services at Washington Funeral & Cremation
Veteran families in Washington, NC can turn to Washington Funeral & Cremation for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists $3,085 for basic burial and $875 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: veterans services, cremation, and memorial options. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in NC, about 52 miles from Washington Funeral & Cremation. 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 845 funeral homes in North Carolina. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
Does Washington Funeral & Cremation publish funeral prices?
Washington Funeral & Cremation has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (252) 833-0654 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Washington Funeral & Cremation located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Washington Funeral & Cremation is located at 4500 Us Highway 264 East in Washington, NC. You can reach the home at (252) 833-0654. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Washington Funeral & Cremation offer veteran families?
Washington Funeral & Cremation provides personalization, funeral vehicles, veterans services, aftercare, preplanning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Washington Funeral & Cremation help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Washington Funeral & Cremation mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Washington Funeral & Cremation apart
- Onsite crematory, ensuring continuous care for loved ones.
- Emphasis on personalization for both funeral and cremation services, avoiding standardized packages.
- Over 30 years of experience in funeral service.
- Comprehensive preplanning services with options for pre-funding to manage future costs.
- Dedicated veteran services and resources.
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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.