Funeral Choices

read moreAfter 10 years of service to the families of Chantilly and Alexandria, Virginia, Funeral Choices has come to be regarded as a community institution. Our caring and experienced professionals are here to support you through this difficult time. We take great pride in what we do. The scope of our resources allow us to offer a wide range of personalized services that help families before, during, and after the loss of a loved one. You can count on us to help you plan a personal, lasting tribute to your loved one.

read moreThe services you select may depend on whether you are making immediate arrangements for your loved one who has passed away, or wish to make advance arrangements for yourself. Either way, we will walk you through all of the services we offer, and explain the costs and benefits associated with each. A traditional funeral ceremony includes a visitation, a formal service at the location of your choice, and transportation to a cemetery. Other public or private gatherings may include a Graveside Service or a Memorial Service.

read moreSome of the deceased's family members may be able to receive Social Security benefits if the deceased person worked long enough under Social Security to quality for benefits. You should get in touch with Social Security as soon as you can to make sure the family receives all of the benefits to which it may be entitled. Please read the following information carefully to learn what benefits may be available. A one-time payment of $255 can be paid to the surviving spouse if he or she was living with the deceased; or, if living apart, was receiving certain Social Security benefits on the deceased's record.

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read moreThe basic Military Funeral Honors (MFH) ceremony consists of the folding and presentation of the United States flag to the veterans' family and the playing of Taps. The ceremony is performed by a funeral honors detail consisting of at least two members of the Armed Forces. The Funeral Honors rendered to you or your veteran will be determined by the status of the veteran. The type of Funeral Honors may be Full Military Honors, 7 Person Detail or a Standard Honors Team Detail. At least one of the funeral honors detail will be from the Armed Force in which the deceased veteran served.

read moreWe offer a vast selection of burial caskets made from various woods, metal and steel. You can choose from many different styles and we offer a range of price points. Should you want to offer a unique tribute to your loved one, ask us about our customization options. This is a common requirement by cemeteries to protect the casket and ensure proper grounds maintenance. Today, a lot of families choose to safeguard their loved one's remains by selecting a burial vault. To accommodate the growing number of families who opt for cremation, our urn collection includes biodegradable urns for scattering as well as traditional urns made of marble, wood, bronze, or ceramic.