Veteran services at White Funeral Home
White Funeral Home, located in Summersville, WV, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,175 for basic burial and $2,095 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: full service cremation, direct cremation, direct burial, memorial services, graveside services, and cremation with traditional services first. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery in WV, about 48 miles from White 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
Does White Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
White Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (304) 872-2361 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is White Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
White Funeral Home is located at 700 Broad Street in Summersville, WV. You can reach the home at (304) 872-2361. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does White Funeral Home offer veteran families?
White Funeral Home provides send flowers, pre-planning, grief support, traditional services, non-traditional services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does White Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, White Funeral Home mentions flag presentation and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does White Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Baptist, Methodist families, among others.
What sets White Funeral Home apart
- A long-standing family legacy, founded in 1919, with the current owner being a former employee, ensuring continuity of service.
- Specific affiliation with Sears Monument Company for comprehensive monument selection and design.
- Assistance with specialized paperwork, including UMWA and Black Lung forms, catering to the local community's needs.
- Comprehensive veteran services, including assistance with government-furnished headstones/markers and burial flags.
- Provision of a year of daily grief support messages via email, extending care beyond the immediate service.
- Historical context of providing ambulance services for over two decades, demonstrating a long history of community support.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Direct Burial
- · Graveside Services
Cremation
- · Full Service Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
- · Cremation With Traditional Services First
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Sears Monument Company
- · UMWA
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Baptist, Methodist. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.