Waybright Funeral Home

Veteran services at Waybright Funeral Home

For veterans in Ripley, WV, Waybright Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include covered parking, spacious parking lot, and main chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,250 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, veteran services, memorial service, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include main chapel and chapel b.

Published pricing at Waybright Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,350. That places direct cremation roughly 1% above the West Virginia median ($2,325). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.

The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery in WV, about 29 miles from Waybright Funeral Home. 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 299 funeral homes in West Virginia. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.

Frequently asked questions

What sets Waybright Funeral Home apart

• A deep historical lineage tracing back to 1844 with the Vail Funeral Home and the Parsons firm, later consolidated under the Waybright family, who are descendants of the Parsons family.
• A modern, 25,000 square foot facility opened in 2009, featuring extensive amenities like covered parking, handicap accessibility, two chapels (one seating over 300), and the Parsons-Vail Family Center for receptions.
• Comprehensive personalization options, including tribute videos, custom music, artwork displays, and literary readings, to create unique and meaningful services.
• Specialized preplanning services with a dedicated Preplanning Specialist, offering guidance on asset protection and VA burial benefits, alongside free resources like checklists and eBooks.
• Detailed grief support resources, including specific guidance for explaining death to children across different age groups.

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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.