Veteran services at Westmoreland Funeral Homes & Crematory
Veteran families in Marion, NC can turn to Westmoreland Funeral Homes & Crematory for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include spacious chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,895 for basic burial and $1,595 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial service, cremation, veteran funeral service, and pet cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include spacious chapel.
Published pricing at Westmoreland Funeral Homes & Crematory: direct cremation from $1,235. That places direct cremation roughly 33% below the North Carolina median ($1,850). 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 Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in NC, about 10 miles from Westmoreland Funeral Homes & Crematory. 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
What does a funeral at Westmoreland Funeral Homes & Crematory cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,235. 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 Westmoreland Funeral Homes & Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Westmoreland Funeral Homes & Crematory is located at 198 South Main St. in Marion, NC. You can reach the home at (828) 652-3161. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Westmoreland Funeral Homes & Crematory offer veteran families?
Westmoreland Funeral Homes & Crematory provides traditional funeral, memorial service, cremation, veteran funeral service, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Westmoreland Funeral Homes & Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Westmoreland Funeral Homes & Crematory mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Westmoreland Funeral Homes & Crematory apart
- Family-owned and operated for four generations since 1932
- First in McDowell County with an on-site crematory
- Two convenient locations in Marion and Old Fort to serve a wider geographic area
- Offers pet cremation services through Angel Paws Pet Cremations
- Provides discounted Veteran Packages for both burial and cremation
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Pet Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Hospice Of McDowell County
- · McDowell Chamber Of Commerce
Specialties
- · On-site Crematory
- · Two Locations
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.