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Whitten Monelison Chapel
3966 South Amherst Highway, Madison Heights, VA 24572 · (434) 929-5712
Part of Service Corporation InternationalPricing Verified
★★★★★4.871 Google reviews
About Whitten Monelison Chapel
Whitten Monelison Chapel is a full-service funeral home in Madison Heights, Virginia, operating as part of Service Corporation International, the largest corporate funeral chain in North America — families who prefer locally or independently owned funeral homes may want to keep that in mind. Reviewers consistently highlight the warmth and professionalism of individual staff members, with several people mentioning specific employees by name as making a difficult process feel more personal and manageable. The home holds a 4.8-star rating across 71 Google reviews, with no notable complaint patterns emerging in available feedback, though at least one reviewer noted that pricing was not the lowest among local options they compared. Families who have used pre-planning services here report that the process worked smoothly when the time came, which may be worth considering if advance arrangements are a priority.
Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Effective Jan 22, 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$4,230
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$4,695
Direct cremation from
$4,230
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff
Required fee
$4,170
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$1,395
Other Preparation of the Body5 items
Dressing and casketing of deceased
$395
Bathing and handling of unembalmed deceased
$295
Special Care for Autopsied Cases
$300
Refrigeration
$500
Custodial Care
$50
Use of Facilities and Staff14 items
Venue and Staff Services to coordinate a Simple Gathering
$495
Use of Facilities and Staff Services for Visitation, Same Day as Service.
$295
Venue & Staff Services for Visitation (Up To 4 Hours)
$595
Equipment and Staff Services for Service at the Crematory (Our services include
$695
Standard Venue & Staff Services for Funeral/Memorial (Medium)
$795
Equipment and Staff Services for Graveside Service
$795
Off-Site Venue & Staff Services for Funeral
$895
Premium Venue & Staff Services for Funeral/Memorial (Large)
$895
Signature Exclusive Venue & Staff Services for Funeral/Memorial (The Entire Facility)
$3,995
Private family moment at our facility including minimal preparation.
$295
Drawing Room
$195
Additional Charge for Use of Facilities and Staff on Holidays
$395
Additional charge for Use of Facilities and Staff on Weekends
$295
Reception Room
$495
Transportation7 items
Transfer to or from airport
$795
Transfer of deceased from funeral home to place of autopsy and return to funeral home
$695
Transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home
$695
Funeral vehicle (e.g. Hearse)
$595
Limousine
$395
Service vehicle
$295
Family Vehicle
$195
Forwarding of Remains1 items
This charge includes use of preparation room, Basic Professional Service Fee when Forwarding
$4,645
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home2 items
This charge includes Basic Professional Service Fees when Receiving Remains, transportation to or
$3,245
This charge includes Professional Staff and Services for Anatomical Donation, Refrigeration, Transfer
$1,445
Direct Cremation10 items
Direct Cremation
$4,230–$20,225
Direct cremation with container provided by the purchaser. (All such containers must meet
$4,230
Direct Cremation with Pacific Pine - Cremation-oriented casket with a light pine, laminate
$5,425
Direct Cremation with Stratus - Medium density fiberboard - cremation-oriented with a
$4,680
Direct Cremation with Trayview 27 - Oversized cardboard container - cremation oriented
$4,625
Direct Cremation with Trayview 29 - Oversized cardboard container - cremation oriented
$4,625
Direct Cremation with Trayview - Cardboard container - cremation oriented with a
$4,625
Direct Cremation with Transporter - Fiberboard alternative container with blue exterior and
$4,625
Direct cremation with-710 PRESIDENT - Mahogany casket with a dark brown, Georgetown
$20,225
D irect cremation with casket from our facility (in addition to cost of casket).
$4,230
Immediate Burial6 items
Immediate Burial
$4,695–$26,390
Immediate burial with container provided by the purchaser (all such containers must meet
$4,695
Immediate Burial with Classic Gold - 48-ounce bronze casket with a black brushed exterior,
$26,390
Immediate burial with minimum casket from our facility. The minimum casket is a Grey
$6,290
Immediate burial with minimum alternative container from our facility. The minimum
$5,090
Immediate burial with casket selected from our facility (in addition to cost of casket – see
$4,695
Caskets3 items
Caskets
$395–$450
Caskets
$1,195–$21,695
Caskets
$1,100
Outer Burial Containers1 items
Outer Burial Containers
$1,895–$9,295
Urns3 items
Urns
$35–$1,295
CLOTHING
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FLOWERS
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Other Merchandise62 items
A Life Remembered Book
$95
Additional 4.5"x5.75" Portrait Cards
$25
Air Tray
$295
Burial Clothing
$200
Cap Panels
$145–$295
Casket Corners
$59
Casket Medallions
$50–$295
Catered Receptions
From $495
Celebrate Life Bundle
$295
Celebration of Life Events Non-taxable
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Celebration of Life Events Taxable
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Combination Unit
$395
Crematory Fee
$995
Cross/Crucifix
$25
Dignity Celebrant
$395
Dignity Stationery Packages
$395–$795
Earth Orbit Spaceflight
$4,995
Earth Rise Spaceflight
$2,995
Estate Fraud Protection
$295
Everlasting Memorial®
$395
External Celebrant
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Family Estate Manager
$295
Flag Case
$295
Funeral Webcasting
$295
Handling and Transfer of Ashes on Outside Urn Purchase
$50
Keepsake Box
$25
Laminated Obituary (Each)
$3
Large Memory Booklets or Memory Cards (Per 100)
$620
Luna Spaceflight
$12,995
Mailing of ashes (Excluding cost of Mailing Container)
$150
Medallion Bundle
$295
Medium Memory Book
$75
Medium Memory Cards or Memory Folders (Per 100)
$320
Memento Bracelet
$295
Memorial Programs (Per )
$70
Memory Glass
$295
Memory Portrait
$295
Memory Register Book
$75
Ornament Stand
$25
Our Collection Folders or Prayer Cards (Per 100)
$195
Our Collection Thank You Cards (Per 50)
$100
Personal Care Pouch
$150
Personalized Glass Ornaments (2)
$35
Personalized Prints
$145
Personalized Thank You Cards (Per 25)
$75
Precious Memories Fingerprint
$295
Remembrance Blanket
$295
Retractable Floor Banner
$395
Retractable Table Banner
$295
Rustic Metal Trio Display
$115
Scattering at Sea with Cenotaph
$3,495
Single Small Medallion Case
$65
Small Memory Folders or Memory Cards (Per 100)
$220
Soft Touch Bookmarks (50)
$200
Temporary Grave Marker
$40
Temporary Urn Container
$35
Triple Small Medallion Case
$95
Voyager Spaceflight
$12,995
C ommemorative Collection XDPAICV
$495
E s teemed Collection XDPAIEC
$795
O ur Collection XDPAIOC
$395
R emembrance Collection XDPAIRC
$395
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Google Reviews
★★★★★Debby Thayer, Realtor, Prestige Properties
a month agoWhitten Funeral Home gave us a most welcoming and caring experience during a grieving time and while most of the family was snowed in. Thank goodness our Dad had prepaid and preplanned everything with Whitten some years ago. Very seamless.
★★★★★Ted Lipsky
4 months agoWhitten was one of three funeral homes I visited to discuss making final arrangements for when that day arrives. While they were not the least expensive, they provided a comprehensive plan, and I was especially impressed with the professionalism and flexibility of William 'Bill' Rhudy. He answered e…
★★★★★Amanda Davis
6 months agoI have a lot of wonderful things to say about this place. The 2 gentlemen that picked my daddy up were so very kind and professional. Brian the gentleman that helped us along the way made the whole process enjoyable. That young man deserves a raise. I will always choose whitens in MadisonHeight from…
★★★★★pamela nowell
8 months agoWhitten's provided the most professional and personal care to us in a time of such great loss and the most difficult times of my life. I am ever grateful for the care, respect and individual attention that I received. Thank to Paul and other family/staff that gave such exemplary attention for my h…
★★★★★Cynthia Morris
a year agoI wanted to take the time to drop a review and express my sincere thanks and appreciation to Courtney Palmer, at Monelison Whitten Funeral Home. Having to plan a funeral while grieving for the lost of a love one unexpectedly can be a difficult task! Courtney is 5 star! From my first phone call with…
Quick facts
OwnershipService Corporation International
WebsiteVisit →
Phone(434) 929-5712
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
Google reviews71 reviews →
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