Veteran services at Woody Funeral Home
Woody Funeral Home in Richmond, VA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include chapel and reception spaces, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,120 for basic burial and a quoted rate for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, burial services, and veterans memorial service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel, cremation gardens, and gardens.
Published pricing at Woody Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,695. That places direct cremation roughly 52% 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 Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Amelia in VA, about 29 miles from Woody 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 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 Woody Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,695. 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 Woody Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Woody Funeral Home is located at 1771 North Parham Rd. in Richmond, VA. You can reach the home at (804) 288-3013. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Woody Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Woody Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation services, burial services, pre-planning, celebration of life, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Woody Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Woody Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Woody Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Buddhism, Catholicism, Greek Orthodoxy, Hinduism, Islam families, among others.
What sets Woody Funeral Home apart
- First funeral home in Richmond to have an associated crematory.
- Member of the Dignity Memorial network, North America's largest network of funeral, cremation, and cemetery service providers.
- 100% Service Guarantee: will refund any portion of service that doesn't meet expectations.
- Compassion Helpline: unlimited complimentary phone access to professional grief counselors for 13 months for families served, 3 months for attendees.
- Relocation Protection: prepaid plans are transferable to any qualifying Dignity Memorial provider in North America.
- Lifetime Flexibility: ability to make changes to a prepaid plan.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Scattering Ashes Guidance
- · Urn Care Guidance
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Serving All Faiths
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Buddhism, Catholicism, Greek Orthodoxy, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Protestantism. Languages spoken at the home: English, Español.
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.