Veteran services at Whitten Timberlake Chapel
Whitten Timberlake Chapel, located in Lynchburg, VA, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include large-capacity chapel and large reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $3,500 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial services, cremation, veterans planning, and burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include large-capacity chapel and gardens.
Published pricing at Whitten Timberlake Chapel: direct cremation from $3,600. That places direct cremation roughly 48% above the Virginia median ($2,435). 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 Danville National Cemetery in VA, about 55 miles from Whitten Timberlake Chapel. 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 579 funeral homes in Virginia. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Whitten Timberlake 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 Timberlake Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Whitten Timberlake Chapel is located at 7404 Timberlake Road in Lynchburg, VA. You can reach the home at (434) 239-0331. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Whitten Timberlake Chapel offer veteran families?
Whitten Timberlake Chapel provides funeral services, memorial services, cremation, celebration of life, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Whitten Timberlake Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Whitten Timberlake Chapel mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Whitten Timberlake Chapel accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Hindu Funeral Traditions families, among others.
What sets Whitten Timberlake Chapel apart
- 100% service guarantee, as part of the Dignity Memorial network.
- Expert planning for personalized celebrations of life, including traditional religious services and catered events.
- Offers unique services such as funeral service video production, in-home visitations, black car service, and police escort for processions.
- Arrangements can be completed remotely via phone or email, including electronic signatures.
- Facilities include a large-capacity chapel (up to 250 guests), on-site piano or organ, large reception area, gardens, and mausoleums.
- Specializes in multicultural funerals and accommodating diverse religious and cultural traditions.
Military and veteran services listed
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- · Multicultural Funerals
- · Religious & Cultural Traditions
- · Veterans Planning
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Hindu Funeral Traditions, Muslim Funeral Traditions, Christian Funeral Traditions, Jewish Funeral Traditions. Languages spoken at the home: English, French, Spanish.
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.