Veteran services at Washington Funeral & Cremation
Veteran families in Washington, NC can turn to Washington Funeral & Cremation for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Washington Funeral & Cremation Hillside Chapel offers specialized veteran services, including assistance with veteran benefits and resources, and honors those who have served. They have a dedicated section on their website for 'Veterans' and 'Veterans Resources'." Published pricing lists $3,085 for basic burial and $875 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include veterans services, cremation, and memorial options. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in NC, approximately 52 miles from Washington Funeral & Cremation. Washington Funeral & Cremation can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
North Carolina has approximately 845 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Washington Funeral & Cremation is among them.
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 — 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?
Washington Funeral & Cremation Hillside Chapel offers specialized veteran services, including assistance with veteran benefits and resources, and honors those who have served. They have a dedicated section on their website for 'Veterans' and 'Veterans Resources'.
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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- · Honoring Veterans
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.