Whitten Monelison Chapel

Veteran services at Whitten Monelison Chapel

Whitten Monelison Chapel serves veteran families in Madison Heights, VA with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Whitten Monelison Chapel offers specialized planning for veterans, including assistance with military funeral honors." On-site amenities include large-capacity chapel (up to 250) and large reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,000 for basic burial and $3,500 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation, burial, veterans planning, memorial keepsakes, and cremation remembrance jewelry. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

On-site facilities of note include large-capacity chapel (up to 250) and gardens. 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 Whitten Monelison Chapel: direct cremation from $3,600. That places direct cremation roughly 48% above the Virginia median ($2,435). 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 Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Amelia in VA, approximately 62 miles from Whitten Monelison Chapel. Whitten Monelison Chapel can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Virginia has approximately 579 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Whitten Monelison Chapel is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Whitten Monelison Chapel cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,600. 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 Whitten Monelison Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Whitten Monelison Chapel is located at 3966 South Amherst Highway in Madison Heights, VA. You can reach the home at (434) 929-5712. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Whitten Monelison Chapel offer veteran families?

Whitten Monelison Chapel provides funeral services, cremation, burial, celebration of life, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Whitten Monelison Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Whitten Monelison Chapel offers specialized planning for veterans, including assistance with military funeral honors.

Which faith traditions does Whitten Monelison Chapel accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Buddhist, Catholic, Christian, Hindu, Jewish families, among others.

What sets Whitten Monelison Chapel apart

Large-capacity chapel accommodating up to 250 guests
On-site piano or organ and audio/video equipment for personalized services
Catered events with various menu options available
Funeral service video production to create tribute videos
Police escort available for funeral processions
Arrangements can be completed remotely via phone or email, including electronic signatures

Military & veteran services offered

★Veterans Planning

★Memorial Keepsakes

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial

Cremation

· Cremation
· Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
· Home Delivery of Ashes
· Mail Delivery of Ashes

On-site facilities

· Large-Capacity Chapel (up to 250)

· Piano or Organ On-site

· Large Reception Area

· Audio and Video Equipment

· Gardens

· Mausoleums

· Sitting Area

· Foyer

· Arrangement Room

· Venues

· Exterior

· Interior

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Crematory
· Funeral Home
· Mortuary

Specializations

· Religious & Cultural Traditions
· Veterans Planning

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Buddhist, Catholic, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish, French.

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How 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.