We've compiled the most useful resources for West Virginia families dealing with a loss or planning ahead. All links open in a new tab and go directly to the official source.
Official West Virginia Resources
WV Board of Funeral Service Examiners
Official licensing, complaints, and regulatory information for WV funeral professionals.
wvfuneralboard.wv.govWV Department of Veterans Assistance
State veteran burial benefits, Jack Bennett Fund, and WV state veterans cemetery.
veterans.wv.govWV Vital Registration Office
Death certificates, birth certificates, and vital records for West Virginia.
dhhr.wv.gov/vitalregWV Department of Health & Human Resources (DHHR)
Burial assistance program (up to $1,000 for eligible families) and social services.
dhhr.wv.govWV Attorney General — Consumer Protection
File complaints about funeral home practices, pricing disputes, or consumer fraud.
ago.wv.govWV Cemetery & Funeral Association
State association for funeral professionals — events, education, and industry resources.
wvcfa.orgFederal Government Resources
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — Burial Benefits
VA burial allowances, national cemetery burial, headstones, and military honors.
va.gov/burials-memorialsSocial Security Administration
Report a death, survivor benefits, and the one-time $255 death benefit.
ssa.govFTC Funeral Rule
Your rights as a funeral consumer — itemized pricing, casket purchases, and embalming rules.
consumer.ftc.gov/articles/funeral-ruleMedicare.gov
Information about what Medicare does and does not cover (Medicare does not cover funeral costs).
medicare.govNational Personnel Records Center
Request military records (DD-214) for veteran burial benefit eligibility.
archives.gov/veteransGrief Support & Counseling
GriefShare
Find a local grief support group in West Virginia. Faith-based program with groups meeting in churches and community centers across the state.
griefshare.orgNational Alliance for Grieving Children
Resources for children and teens coping with the death of a family member.
childrengrieve.orgAARP Grief & Loss Resources
Articles, support groups, and practical guidance for older adults dealing with loss.
aarp.org/caregiving/grief988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 for immediate support. Available 24/7.
988lifeline.orgPsychology Today — Find a Therapist
Search for grief counselors and therapists in West Virginia by location and specialty.
psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/grief/west-virginiaFinancial & Legal Resources
Legal Aid of West Virginia
Free legal assistance for low-income WV residents — including probate, estate planning, and consumer protection.
legalaidwv.orgBenefits.gov
Check eligibility for federal assistance programs including burial assistance and survivor benefits.
benefits.govIRS — Estate and Gift Taxes
Information on federal estate tax thresholds and filing requirements (WV has no state estate tax).
irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/estate-taxFuneral Planning Tools on This Site
These are our own guides — we've built them to help WV families with every aspect of funeral planning:
National Funeral Industry Organizations
National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
Industry statistics, consumer resources, and funeral planning guides.
nfda.orgCremation Association of North America (CANA)
Information about cremation options, providers, and trends.
cremationassociation.orgInternational Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards (ICFSEB)
National Board Exam (NBE) information for funeral professionals.
theconferenceonline.orgFuneral Consumers Alliance
Nonprofit consumer advocacy organization promoting affordable, meaningful funeral options.
funerals.orgNeed Help With Funeral Costs?
Final expense insurance can cover the average $8,074 WV funeral cost so your family isn't left with the bill. Plans start at $30/month with no medical exam.
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