Baker-Stevens-Parramore Funeral Home

Veteran services at Baker-Stevens-Parramore Funeral Home

For veterans in Middletown, OH, Baker-Stevens-Parramore Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Baker-Stevens-Parramore Funeral Home provides comprehensive veteran funeral services, including coordinating basic Military Funeral Honors (MFH) such as the folding and presentation of the United States flag to the veteran's family and the playing of Taps. These ceremonies are performed by a funeral honors detail with at least two members of the Armed Forces, with at least one from the deceased veteran's branch of service. They assist families in establishing veteran eligibility, typically using DD Form 214, and help obtain government-furnished headstones, markers, or medallions from the Department of Veterans Affairs at no cost. Additionally, they facilitate the provision of a United States flag to drape the casket or accompany the urn, and assist in acquiring the Presidential Memorial Certificate. Services can be arranged in private or veteran cemeteries, tailored to honor the veteran's service and the family's wishes." On-site amenities include smaller chapel and reception room, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,400 for basic burial and $2,630 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Across 179 Google reviews, the firm averages 5.0 stars.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, veteran funeral services, pet cremations & funerals, burial services, graveside funeral services, and immediate burials. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

On-site facilities of note include smaller chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.

Published pricing at Baker-Stevens-Parramore Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,560. That places direct cremation roughly 25% above the Ohio median ($2,050). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.

The nearest VA national cemetery is Dayton National Cemetery in OH, approximately 18 miles from Baker-Stevens-Parramore Funeral Home. Baker-Stevens-Parramore Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Baker-Stevens-Parramore Funeral Home holds a 5.0-star rating from 179 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.

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. Baker-Stevens-Parramore Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What sets Baker-Stevens-Parramore Funeral Home apart

• On-site crematory, offering families the assurance that their loved one remains in their care throughout the cremation process.
• Dedicated Event Center and Reception Room for gatherings before or after services, providing flexible space for families.
• Specialized Pet Cremations & Funerals, acknowledging the bond between families and their animal companions.
• Live Stream services available for those unable to attend in person.
• Extensive veteran funeral services, including assistance with military honors, burial flags, and headstones.
• Long-standing history in Middletown, established in 1923, demonstrating decades of community service.

Military & veteran services offered

Burial & cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations & specializations

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Christian, Catholic, Church of God. Languages spoken at the home: English, Arabic, Chinese (Traditional), Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese.

What families have said

Lloyd personally delivered a keepsake necklace to your mom's home with your dad's ashes inside. Staff kept you updated throughout, and they built your celebration of life exactly as you'd outlined.

How 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.