Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Funeral Service Provider in Norfolk, VA
Graves Funeral Home has been serving families in Norfolk and the Tidewater community since 1953. As a family-owned and operated business, we prioritize compassionate care and professional service during times of bereavement. Our team specializes in traditional burial services, cremations, memorial services, and specialty options like military burials and ethnic ceremonies. With over 60 years of experience, we offer personalized arrangements tailored to individual needs, including pre-planning services to ease future burdens.Our commitment to excellence extends to out-of-state service coordination and partnerships with local florists for timely floral tributes. We provide 24/7 support, grief counseling programs, and resources to guide families through end-of-life planning. Our facilities and staff are dedicated to honoring loved ones with dignity and respect, ensuring every detail reflects the unique life being celebrated.
Services
Traditional Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Memorial Services
Veteran Services
Pre-Planning Services
Details
- Year established: 1953
Highlights and features
- Family-owned for over 60 years with deep community roots
- 24/7 availability for immediate need services
- Full range of burial, cremation, and memorial options
- Partnership with local florists for timely floral tributes
- Free grief support programs and pre-planning resources
What people say
EXCELLENT service
VERY PROFESSIONAL
SUPER job
A+ grade
PERFECT AND PROFESSIONAL
Services
Traditional Funeral Services
Our traditional funeral services provide comprehensive arrangements including visitation, ceremony, and burial. We coordinate all details from casket selection to cemetery arrangements, offering personalized tributes that honor individual lives. Families receive guidance on obituary writing, guestbook creation, and memorial keepsakes. Our staff ensures compliance with religious, cultural, and family preferences while maintaining the highest standards of care and dignity throughout the process.
Cremation Services
We offer full-service cremation options ranging from direct cremation to memorial ceremonies with urn placement. Our team explains cremation processes, assists with urn selection, and provides scattering service coordination. Families receive support creating personalized tributes, including video memorials and online obituaries. We maintain partnerships with local cemeteries for urn interment and offer keepsake jewelry options to preserve memories of loved ones.
Veteran Services
Specialized veteran services include military honors, flag presentation, and VA benefit coordination. We arrange participation from local VFW posts and ensure compliance with Department of Defense protocols. Our staff assists with documentation for burial allowances and provides guidance on eligibility requirements. Services honor service members' sacrifices through formal ceremonies incorporating rifle volleys, Taps performances, and personalized tributes reflecting military careers.
Pre-Planning Services
Our pre-planning services allow individuals to document final wishes and secure pricing through trust-funded arrangements. We provide detailed consultation on service options, cemetery plots, and legal documentation including advance directives. Families receive educational resources about funeral cost inflation protection and benefit from our 60+ years of experience in implementing pre-arranged plans exactly as specified.
Grief Support Programs
We offer free 365-day grief support email programs and 52-week newsletters with coping strategies. Our resources include guidance on explaining loss to children, managing anniversaries, and finding support groups. The programs feature expert insights on navigating emotional, financial, and legal challenges following death, with content developed by grief counselors and funeral service professionals.
Questions
What immediate services are available after hours?
Our team is available 24/7 for immediate need services, including after-hours arrangements and emergency transportation.
Can I personalize memorial services?
Yes, we specialize in customized tributes incorporating personal mementos, music selections, and unique ceremony elements.
Do you handle out-of-state arrangements?
We coordinate both in-state and out-of-state services, including transportation logistics and local provider collaboration.
What pre-planning documentation is needed?
We recommend advance directives, power of attorney documents, and written service preferences to formalize pre-arrangements.
Are floral tributes handled directly?
We partner with local florists to ensure timely delivery of memorial flowers and maintain quality control for all arrangements.
How are veteran benefits coordinated?
Our staff processes DD214 forms and collaborates with VA offices to secure military honors and burial allowances.
