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Hinton • Summers County • West Virginia

Find Pivont Funeral Home Recent Obituaries, Services and Contact Details

Looking for a recent obituary from Pivont Funeral Home in Hinton, West Virginia? Start with its official obituary search. Open the individual memorial to confirm the person’s identity, visitation, funeral, burial, flowers and other public arrangements.

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Reviewed October 15, 2026 • Independent funeral and records guide

Quick Answer: Start With the Right Source

Recent obituary

Use Pivont Funeral Home’s official website. Search the person’s name and open the complete notice.

Funeral or visitation

Review the memorial’s Funeral Services section and confirm the exact date, time and venue.

Older Hinton record

Use West Virginia Archives, Summers County records and historical newspaper collections.

Certified death certificate

West Virginia Vital Registration currently charges $12 per certified copy.

Important: An obituary is a public notice or memorial. A certified death certificate is an official government document used for legal, financial and estate purposes.

Pivont Funeral Home Address, Phone and Directions

Official funeral-home contact

Pivont Funeral Home, Inc.
100 Park Avenue
Hinton, WV 25951

Phone: 304-466-0026

The official website states that staff can be contacted around the clock for immediate assistance.

Before you travel

  • Confirm the person’s full name.
  • Check whether the service is public.
  • Verify the date and start time.
  • Ask whether the service is at the chapel or another venue.
  • Confirm parking and accessibility if needed.
  • Check cemetery directions separately.
Useful call script: “I’m checking the public arrangements for [full name]. Could you confirm the visitation and service times, exact address, cemetery location and whether anything has changed?”
Pivont Funeral Home Official Website Contact information, immediate-need help, obituaries, funeral services and planning resources.

How to Confirm the Correct Person

DetailWhat to compareWhy it helps
Full name First, middle, last, nickname or maiden name. Helps separate similar names.
Dates Birth year, death date and obituary publication date. Prevents confusion with an older memorial.
Family Spouse, parents, children and siblings. Provides stronger identity clues.
Community Hinton, Jumping Branch, Talcott, Pipestem or another known town. The hometown and chapel location may differ.
Funeral details Service provider, church and cemetery. Connects the memorial with the expected family arrangements.
Respect family privacy. Do not announce a death from a search snippet alone. Confirm the person through the complete obituary, family-authorized memorial or funeral provider.

Visitation, Funeral Service, Burial and Memorial Details

Pivont’s individual memorial pages can contain a separate Funeral Services section. Check every event, because a funeral and burial are not always at the same place or on the same day.

Visitation

Confirm the visiting hours and whether the family has announced public visitation.

Funeral service

Check the date, time and whether the service is at Pivont’s chapel or another venue.

Burial

Verify the cemetery name, town, address and whether interment is public.

Livestream or tribute

If the memorial offers a video tribute or stream, use only the official funeral-home link.

Flowers and donations

Check whether the family requests flowers, a memorial tree or contributions to a particular organization.

Guestbook

Post a respectful message without private addresses, financial details or unsupported personal information.

Useful details on the official memorial

Some Pivont memorials include directions, event times in Eastern Time, photo galleries, tribute books and Add to Calendar options.

Practical local detail: In rural Summers County, cemetery roads may be different from normal highway routes. Some family memorials provide specific vehicle or driving instructions. Read the actual notice before planning a cemetery visit.

For an overview of traditional funeral, cremation, personalization and veteran services, see the official Pivont services page.

Search Hinton and Nearby Summers County Communities

A Pivont obituary may describe someone who lived outside Hinton, even when the funeral is held at the Hinton chapel.

Hinton and nearby

Hinton, Bellepoint, Hilldale, Madams Creek and surrounding communities.

Eastern Summers County

Jumping Branch, Talcott, Forest Hill, Nimitz and Pipestem.

Other local connections

Sandstone, Meadow Creek, Ballengee, Brooks and neighboring counties.

Useful search combinations

  • Person’s name + Pivont Funeral Home
  • Person’s name + Hinton WV
  • Person’s name + Summers County
  • Person’s name + hometown or community
  • Person’s surname + cemetery or church name
State-line detail: If the person lived in West Virginia but died in Virginia or another state, the original death certificate generally comes from the state where the death occurred.

Can’t Find a Pivont Funeral Home Obituary?

  1. Search only the surname on the official site.
  2. Try a nickname or middle-name variation.
  3. Remove uncertain dates or location filters.
  4. Search nearby Hinton and Summers County communities.
  5. Look for the funeral home on a regional obituary directory.
  6. Check older Pivont obituary URLs.
  7. Contact the funeral home if you already know public arrangements were announced.
Important: A missing online obituary does not mean a public record is missing. Some families choose private services, delay publication or do not publish an obituary.

West Virginia Death Certificates: Fees and Official Ordering

If you need certified legal proof of death, use West Virginia Vital Registration or the appropriate county record office.

Order methodState feeImportant details
In person $12 per copy Same-day walk-in service is offered at the Charleston Vital Registration Office for eligible requests.
By mail $12 per copy Application, color copy of acceptable identification, and check or money order required.
Online vendor $12 state fee plus vendor charges Third-party vendors may add convenience and shipping charges. The state says it does not offer direct online ordering.
Additional record search $12 per extra three-year period May apply when the exact year is unknown.
Important distinction: The $12 state certificate fee includes a nonrefundable search charge. If the office cannot locate the record, the search fee may still be retained.

Who can request a recent West Virginia death record?

West Virginia restricts access to recent death records. Its application identifies qualifying requesters such as the informant, spouse, parents or grandparents, adult children or grandchildren, adult siblings and legal representatives.

Proof of relationship or legal authority may be required. Death records at least 50 years old are treated differently for public research access.

West Virginia Vital Registration Office

350 Capitol Street, Room 165
Charleston, WV 25301-3701

Phone: 304-558-2931

Email: dhhrvitalreg@wv.gov

Published office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., except state holidays.

The state notes that the walk-in counter is inside the main lobby and that lunchtime can be busier.

Acceptable identification

The state lists several primary identification options, including a driver’s license, passport, military ID or government-program photo ID.

It also allows certain combinations of secondary identification. Check the current official list before submitting a request.

Order a death certificate step by step

1. Confirm that the death occurred in West Virginia.
2. Write the person’s full legal name and date or approximate year of death.
3. Check that you qualify to receive a certified copy.
4. Prepare your ID and any required relationship documents.
5. Choose walk-in, mail or a third-party online vendor.
6. Review the full price, including any online vendor or shipping charges.
7. Submit the request and save your receipt.
Mail-order detail: The state accepts checks and money orders for mail applications, not debit or credit cards. At the walk-in counter, debit/credit cards have a published 4% surcharge.
Official West Virginia Death Certificate Ordering Fees, identification, walk-in, mail and third-party ordering. Official West Virginia Death Certificate Application (PDF) Requester eligibility, record information and accepted identification.

Can You Get a Death Certificate While a Death Investigation Is Pending?

Yes, in an important change announced on March 25, 2025, West Virginia Department of Health said it would fulfill certified death-certificate orders even when the cause and manner of death are marked pending.

What changed?

Families no longer have to wait solely because the cause or manner of death has not yet been finalized, when the record otherwise qualifies for issuance.

What should you do?

Check that the death has been registered, confirm your eligibility and contact West Virginia Vital Registration about the available certificate.

Useful shortcut: If a bank, insurer or estate office needs documentation quickly, ask whether it will accept a certified death certificate with pending cause or manner of death.
West Virginia’s Pending Death Certificate Policy Official March 2025 announcement explaining the updated issuance process.

Older Hinton Obituaries and Summers County Death Records

For historical research, start with West Virginia Archives & History and the Summers County Clerk rather than paying an obituary search service immediately.

West Virginia Vital Research Records

The state provides a searchable database of selected historical death records. Some entries include scanned images of original records.

Summers County historical coverage

The older state death-search interface lists Summers County coverage for:

  • 1871–1872
  • 1874–1905
  • 1908
  • 1917–1972

Coverage is incomplete, and the collection may be updated. A missing year or name does not prove that no death record exists.

How to search historical death records

1. Open the state’s Vital Research Records search.
2. Select Death Records.
3. Enter a last name and choose Summers County.
4. Add the approximate death year when known.
5. Try similar spellings or the search-pattern options.
6. Open the indexed record and any available original image.
7. Save the record citation and contact the county or state office if a certified copy is needed.
Research copies only: A scanned historical record or online index is not automatically a certified death certificate.
West Virginia Vital Research Records Free state historical birth, death and marriage research database.

Summers County Clerk

Summers County Clerk
120 Ballengee Street, Suite 106
Hinton, WV 25951

Phone: 304-466-7104

Published hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

The Clerk records births, deaths, marriages, deeds, wills and estate-related records, and provides genealogy research access.

The county says certain online document indexes date from 2005 onward. These document indexes are not a substitute for searching all historical death records.

Local research tip: If an obituary mentions a will, property or estate, the Summers County Clerk may have related public records. Availability and access rules vary by record type.
Official Summers County Clerk Local record services, contact, hours and online-document instructions.

Historic Hinton Newspapers and Library Help

Older obituaries may have been published in a local newspaper rather than a funeral-home website.

Hinton News

A useful newspaper title for more recent historical searches, especially late twentieth-century records.

Hinton Daily News

Look for older issues and newspaper archive collections. Digitized availability depends on the date and provider.

Independent-Herald

Another Summers County historical newspaper title worth checking when a name is not in the first archive.

Summers County Public Library

Ask whether it can help identify newspaper holdings, reference books, local historical resources or another appropriate research institution.

Better old-obituary search terms

  • Surname + Hinton Daily News
  • Surname + Hinton News
  • Surname + Summers County obituary
  • Surname + deceased person’s spouse
  • Surname + funeral or burial year

For older newspapers, also try terms such as died, death notice, funeral and interment.

Summers County Public Library Official library website and catalog access.

Hinton Cemetery and Burial Location Search

Pivont memorials name different cemeteries around Summers County. Always use the individual memorial rather than assuming burial is at the nearest Hinton cemetery.

Restwood Memorial Gardens

A burial location appearing in Pivont memorials.

Official memorial directions have identified it at 2117 Madams Creek Road, Hinton, WV 25951.

Upland Cemetery

Appears in Hinton-area burial announcements, including services for families from surrounding communities.

Verify the location and burial section using the individual obituary or cemetery contact.

Family and church cemeteries

Some burial notices point to small family cemeteries or church burial grounds in Talcott, Forest Hill, Nimitz, Ballengee and other communities.

Private or separate burial

Some families hold a private burial, a graveside service on another date, or cremation without public interment.

Before visiting a cemetery

  1. Find the correct person’s funeral-home memorial.
  2. Copy the cemetery name exactly.
  3. Check whether burial is public or private.
  4. Verify the cemetery address and road conditions.
  5. Ask the cemetery or funeral home for grave-section information if needed.
  6. Check decoration and visiting policies.
Rural driving: Do not rely solely on an approximate map pin for small family cemeteries. Confirm directions with the funeral home or cemetery office before leaving.

West Virginia Funeral and Burial Assistance

West Virginia’s Bureau for Family Assistance operates a burial assistance program for certain low-income or indigent cases.

Up to $1,000 in burial assistance

The state’s current program provides up to $1,000 toward qualifying funeral expenses for an indigent adult or child.

The actual payment depends on financial eligibility, available resources, other contributions and program limits.

What the 2026 funeral handbook adds

West Virginia’s 2026 funeral director guidance refers to a $2,200 maximum allowable payment/resource limit used in determining certain burial assistance cases.

This is not a promise that the state pays $2,200. The program’s published maximum burial contribution is $1,000.

What families should do

1. Tell the funeral provider immediately if assistance may be needed.
2. Ask whether the proposed arrangements meet the program’s rules.
3. Gather information about available estate assets and other payments.
4. Confirm the required application forms and timing with the responsible agency.
5. Wait for an eligibility decision before assuming assistance will cover a funeral bill.
Practical savings: Ask the funeral director about the state program before committing to an expensive package. Costs above allowable limits may affect eligibility.
West Virginia Burial Assistance Program Official $1,000 maximum, program description and 2026 funeral director handbook.

West Virginia Veteran Burial and Memorial Benefits

Families of eligible veterans may have access to federal or state cemetery benefits, burial allowances, military honors and government grave markers.

VA burial benefits

Depending on the veteran’s eligibility and circumstances, federal benefits may include a burial allowance, national cemetery burial, government headstone or marker, flag and memorial certificate.

West Virginia state veterans cemetery

The Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery in Dunbar offers burial options for eligible veterans and qualifying family members.

Jack Bennett Fund

West Virginia’s veterans department currently describes assistance of up to $380 for eligible families toward installing a government-provided veteran grave marker.

Military documentation

Ask about the veteran’s DD-214 or other discharge records, burial eligibility and any required cemetery application.

Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery

130 Academy Drive
Dunbar, WV 25064

Phone: 304-746-0026

Contact the cemetery to confirm burial eligibility, service scheduling, dependent fees and current availability.

Veteran-family checklist

  • Gather available military discharge papers.
  • Obtain the death certificate if required.
  • Ask about military funeral honors.
  • Check cemetery eligibility and dependent-burial conditions.
  • Review burial allowance requirements.
  • Ask about free government markers and installation assistance.
West Virginia Veteran Burial Benefits VA burial resources, veterans cemetery and Jack Bennett Fund. State Veterans Cemetery Official Page Address, phone, payment information and cemetery services.

Verify Pivont Funeral Home Licensing and Compare Prices

The West Virginia Board of Funeral Service Examiners provides a public search for licensed funeral facilities and professionals.

License search steps

  1. Open the official West Virginia funeral license search.
  2. Search the business name or appropriate professional name.
  3. Review the license type and current status.
  4. Compare the establishment name and location.
  5. Use the Board’s complaint process if a regulatory issue needs review.
West Virginia Funeral Licensing and Complaints State license verification, facility roster and complaint forms.

Federal funeral price rights

  • Ask for funeral prices by phone before visiting.
  • Request a General Price List when discussing arrangements.
  • Compare individual services instead of assuming you need a package.
  • Ask about funeral-home, cemetery and third-party charges separately.
  • Keep the final itemized statement and payment records.
Federal Trade Commission Funeral Rule Price disclosure and funeral consumer protections.

Correct an Obituary or West Virginia Death Certificate

Obituary correction

Contact Pivont Funeral Home with the original memorial URL, incorrect text and family-approved correction.

Service detail correction

Call the handling funeral home immediately if a date, time, address or public-service instruction may be wrong.

Death certificate correction

Use West Virginia’s Vital Registration correction process. Changing an online obituary does not amend the government record.

Historical-record problem

Contact the archive if an old document is incorrectly indexed or transcribed. Original archival documents may remain unchanged.

State correction fee: West Virginia currently lists a $10 amendment fee, with certain first-year and other exceptions. New certified copies cost $12 each.
West Virginia Certificate Corrections Official forms, supporting evidence and amendment fees.

After Finding a Pivont Funeral Home Obituary

  • Save the original memorial link.
  • Confirm the full name, dates, family and community.
  • Write down visitation, funeral and cemetery information separately.
  • Recheck the service schedule before travelling.
  • Use official flower or memorial donation instructions.
  • Ask banks, insurers or estate professionals whether certified copies are required.
  • Check burial assistance or veteran benefits when applicable.
  • Ask whether Social Security has been notified of the death.
  • Keep death certificates, legal paperwork and receipts in a secure place.

Our after-death notification checklist covers additional practical steps.

Related RecentObituaries.info Guides

Obituary Search Guide

Find a notice using names, dates, funeral homes and local clues.

Death Certificate Guide

Understand certified records and official government ordering.

Veteran Burial Benefits

Federal and state cemetery, marker and burial benefit information.

Funeral Costs and Consumer Rights

Compare services and understand funeral pricing protections.

Official Sources Used in This Guide

Pivont Funeral Home Official Website Obituaries, funeral services, memorial options and contact. West Virginia Vital Registration Certificate prices, ID requirements, mail and walk-in ordering. Summers County Clerk County records, genealogy access, contact and hours. West Virginia Historical Vital Records Free genealogy and selected historic death-record images. West Virginia Burial Assistance Low-income burial assistance and current state handbook. West Virginia Veteran Burial Benefits State veterans cemetery and eligible funeral or marker assistance. West Virginia Funeral Service Examiners Official funeral professional and establishment license checks.

Pivont Funeral Home Obituary FAQs

Where can I find Pivont Funeral Home recent obituaries?

Use the official Pivont Funeral Home obituary search at pivontfuneralhome.com/obituaries. Search the person’s name and open the complete memorial for verified details.

What is Pivont Funeral Home’s phone number?

Pivont Funeral Home in Hinton, West Virginia, lists 304-466-0026. Its website says staff can be contacted around the clock for immediate assistance.

Where is Pivont Funeral Home located?

Pivont Funeral Home is located at 100 Park Avenue, Hinton, WV 25951.

How do I confirm a Pivont funeral or visitation time?

Open the individual obituary and check the Funeral Services section. Confirm visitation, funeral and burial times separately. Call the funeral home if the arrangements are unclear.

Why can’t I find a Pivont obituary?

The memorial may be listed under another name, an older website URL or a nearby community. Some families also choose private services, delayed publication or no public obituary.

How much does a West Virginia death certificate cost?

West Virginia Vital Registration currently charges $12 per certified copy. Third-party online ordering, shipping and certain payment methods can add charges.

Can I get a death certificate while the cause of death is pending?

Yes. West Virginia announced in March 2025 that eligible certified death-certificate orders can be fulfilled even when the cause or manner of death is pending, provided the record is otherwise ready for issuance.

Where can I search historical Summers County death records?

Use West Virginia Vital Research Records for selected historical death records and scanned images. Summers County Clerk and West Virginia Archives are also useful research sources.

Does West Virginia offer funeral or burial assistance?

West Virginia’s Bureau for Family Assistance currently provides up to $1,000 toward qualifying funeral expenses for indigent adults or children. Financial eligibility and program limits apply.

What benefits can a West Virginia veteran’s family request?

Eligible families may qualify for VA burial or memorial benefits, a state veterans cemetery burial or assistance with marker installation. West Virginia’s Jack Bennett Fund currently offers up to $380 toward eligible marker installation costs.

Before You Share, Travel or Pay

Confirm the correct person’s memorial, check service arrangements with Pivont Funeral Home and verify cemetery directions before travelling. Use West Virginia government sources for certified death records, historical research, burial assistance and veteran benefits.

RecentObituaries.info is an independent informational website. It is not Pivont Funeral Home, Summers County Clerk, West Virginia Vital Registration, a cemetery or a government benefits provider. Details can change, so always check the responsible source.

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