Veteran services at Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service
Veteran families in Andover, OH can turn to Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service coordinates full military rites, flag presentations, and benefits assistance to honor veterans." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,415 for basic burial and $2,675 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include traditional burial, cremation, memorial service, and veterans service. 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 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 Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service: direct cremation from $2,675. That places direct cremation roughly 30% 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 Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home Cemetery in PA, approximately 45 miles from Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service. Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service 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. Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,675. Eligible veterans can offset these costs with a VA burial allowance, and burial in a VA national cemetery is provided at no charge.
Where is Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service is located at 134 Prospect St. in Andover, OH. You can reach the home at (440) 293-4444. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service offer veteran families?
Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service provides traditional burial, cremation, memorial service, ash scattering, veterans service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service coordinates full military rites, flag presentations, and benefits assistance to honor veterans.
Which faith traditions does Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Methodist, Christian (Restoration Movement), United Church of Christ families, among others.
What sets Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service apart
- Multi-generational family firm operating for over 80 years (established 1944).
- Two distinct locations in Andover and Kinsman, Ohio.
- Offers Baumgardner Memorials, providing on-site monument selection (boulder, slant, upright).
- Provides comprehensive pre-planning options, including online planning and checklists.
- Specializes in coordinating full military rites, flag presentations, and benefits assistance for veterans.
- Emphasizes personalized services, including tribute videos and custom keepsakes like engraved urns and fingerprint jewelry.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Ash Scattering
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Veterans Honors
- · Baumgardner Memorials
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Methodist, Christian (Restoration Movement), United Church of Christ.
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.