Veteran services at Washington Memorial Park
Washington Memorial Park serves veteran families in Sandston, VA with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,045 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: traditional burial, cremation memorialization, and cemetery flower arrangement delivery. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel and cremation niches.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Amelia in VA, about 42 miles from Washington Memorial Park. 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 579 funeral homes in Virginia. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
Does Washington Memorial Park publish funeral prices?
Washington Memorial Park has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (804) 737-6006 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Washington Memorial Park located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Washington Memorial Park is located at 6217 Memorial Drive in Sandston, VA. You can reach the home at (804) 737-6006. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Washington Memorial Park offer veteran families?
Washington Memorial Park provides traditional burial, lawn crypts, mausoleum entombment, private mausoleum estates, cremation memorialization, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Washington Memorial Park help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Washington Memorial Park mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Washington Memorial Park accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Hindu Funeral Traditions families, among others.
What sets Washington Memorial Park apart
- 100-acre perpetual care cemetery established in 1949.
- Offers a Faithful Friends Pet Cemetery for animal companions.
- Features special sections dedicated to Masons and veterans.
- Includes an enclosed chapel within its mausoleum for services.
- Part of the Dignity Memorial network, providing a 100% service guarantee.
- Provides on-site catered events with diverse menu options.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veterans Cemetery Section
- · Masons Section
- · Pet Cemetery
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Hindu Funeral Traditions, Muslim Funeral Traditions, Christian (Protestant) Funeral Traditions, Jewish Funeral Traditions. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish, French Canadian.
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.