Veteran services at Wright Funeral Home & Crematory
Wright Funeral Home & Crematory serves veteran families in Philippi, WV with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include main chapel, secondary chapel, and reception center, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,700 for basic burial and $2,100 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial, cremation, memorial visitation, memorial service, personalized memorialization, and life tribute memorial videos. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include main chapel and secondary chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is West Virginia National Cemetery in WV, about 9 miles from Wright Funeral Home & Crematory. 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 Wright Funeral Home & Crematory publish funeral prices?
Wright Funeral Home & Crematory has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (304) 457-2121 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Wright Funeral Home & Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Wright Funeral Home & Crematory is located at 220 N Walnut Street in Philippi, WV. You can reach the home at (304) 457-2121. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Wright Funeral Home & Crematory offer veteran families?
Wright Funeral Home & Crematory provides immediate support, pre planning, burial, dove release, cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Wright Funeral Home & Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Wright Funeral Home & Crematory mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Wright Funeral Home & Crematory apart
- On-site crematory ensures loved ones remain in their direct care throughout the cremation process.
- Over 50 years of family-owned operation in Philippi and Barbour County.
- Extensive personalization options including memory tables, tribute videos, webcasting, and personalized music.
- Offers Certified Celebrant services and Bagpiper services.
- Specializes in Green Burial and Earth-Friendly Funerals, including options for burials without embalming and eco-friendly products.
- Comprehensive support for Veterans, including benefit coordination and military honors.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Interment Of Cremains
- · Green Burial
- · Burials Without Embalming
- · Graveside Ceremony
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
- · Green Funerals
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.