Veteran services at Woody Funeral Home
Woody Funeral Home in Richmond, VA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "As a Level Two Founding Community Partner, Woody Funeral Home - Parham provides specialized veteran's memorial services that honor the life and sacrifice of military personnel." 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.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, burial services, and veterans memorial service. 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 chapel, cremation gardens, 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 Woody Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,695. That places direct cremation roughly 52% 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 29 miles from Woody Funeral Home. Woody Funeral Home 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. Woody Funeral Home is among them.
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?
As a Level Two Founding Community Partner, Woody Funeral Home - Parham provides specialized veteran's memorial services that honor the life and sacrifice of military personnel.
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 & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Scattering Ashes Guidance
- · Urn Care Guidance
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specializations
- · Serving All Faiths
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Buddhism, Catholicism, Greek Orthodoxy, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Protestantism. Languages spoken at the home: English, Español.
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow 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.