Veteran services at Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Directors Inc
For veterans in Gallipolis, OH, Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Directors Inc coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "The funeral home assists families with veteran memorialization, as evidenced by their monument services which include the installation of VA markers and VA niche plates." On-site amenities include spacious chapel and off-street parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,435 for basic burial and $2,500 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
On-site facilities of note include spacious 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 Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Directors Inc: direct cremation from $2,500. That places direct cremation roughly 22% above the Ohio median ($2,050). 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 Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery in WV, approximately 38 miles from Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Directors Inc. Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Directors Inc can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Ohio has approximately 1,266 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Directors Inc is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Directors Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,500. 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 Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Directors Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Directors Inc is located at 810 2Nd Avenue in Gallipolis, OH. You can reach the home at (740) 446-0173. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Directors Inc offer veteran families?
Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Directors Inc provides monuments, graveside service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Directors Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The funeral home assists families with veteran memorialization, as evidenced by their monument services which include the installation of VA markers and VA niche plates.
Which faith traditions does Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Directors Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Catholic, Methodist, Episcopal, Nazarene families, among others.
What sets Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Directors Inc apart
- Specialized grief support resources for children and teenagers.
- Extensive monument design and sales services, available since 1975, including custom granite memorials and assistance with VA markers.
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Grief Support For Children And Teenagers
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Catholic, Methodist, Episcopal, Nazarene, Pentecostal, Presbyterian.
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.