Veteran services at Atkins, Shively & Vernon
For veterans in Paris, OH, Atkins, Shively & Vernon coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "The funeral home assists families with military honors, including applying for burial allowances, burial flags, and VA grave markers. They coordinate burial in veterans' cemeteries and can arrange for military services with active military presence or local American Legion firing squads." Published pricing lists $2,675 for basic burial and $1,840 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, burial, veterans services, memorial services, graveside services, and pet cremation. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Dayton National Cemetery in OH, approximately 30 miles from Atkins, Shively & Vernon. Atkins, Shively & Vernon can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Ohio has approximately 1,266 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Atkins, Shively & Vernon is among them.
Frequently asked questions
Does Atkins, Shively & Vernon publish funeral prices?
Atkins, Shively & Vernon has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (937) 663-4193, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Atkins, Shively & Vernon located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Atkins, Shively & Vernon is located at 216 S. Springfield Street Saint in Paris, OH. You can reach the home at (937) 663-4193. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Atkins, Shively & Vernon offer veteran families?
Atkins, Shively & Vernon provides funerals, cremation, burial, personalization, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Atkins, Shively & Vernon help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The funeral home assists families with military honors, including applying for burial allowances, burial flags, and VA grave markers. They coordinate burial in veterans' cemeteries and can arrange for military services with active military presence or local American Legion firing squads.
Which faith traditions does Atkins, Shively & Vernon accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Lutheran, Methodist, Catholic, Nazarene families, among others.
What sets Atkins, Shively & Vernon apart
- Private, modern Cremation Center where loved ones remain in the care of licensed specialists, with options for family viewing.
- On-site monument company, Set N' Stone Monuments, established in 2015, offering design, engraving, and specialized veteran and pet memorials.
- Extensive personalization options including horse-drawn carriage, vintage fire truck, or Harley-Davidson hearse for processions, as well as balloon and butterfly releases, live music, and candlelight ceremonies.
- Dedicated pet cremation and memorial services with a specialized Pet Specialist on staff.
- Comprehensive aftercare resources and grief support, connecting families with local therapists and support groups.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Graveside Services
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Pet Cremation
- · Urn Selection
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Veterans Services
- · Pet Services
- · Monuments
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Lutheran, Methodist, Catholic, Nazarene.
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow honors are coordinated
Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.
For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.