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 its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and VA benefits paperwork. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: traditional burial, cremation, memorial service, and veterans service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service: direct cremation from $2,675. That places direct cremation roughly 30% above the Ohio median ($2,050). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home Cemetery in PA, about 45 miles from Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
We list about 1,266 funeral homes in Ohio. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
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?
In its own description of its veteran services, Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Ash Scattering
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veterans Honors
- · Baumgardner Memorials
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Methodist, Christian (Restoration Movement), United Church of Christ.
How to request military funeral honors
By law (10 U.S.C. § 1491), an eligible veteran's funeral can include, on request, an honors detail of at least two service members who fold and present the U.S. flag to the family and play Taps. The funeral director usually makes the request and will need the veteran's DD214 or other discharge papers.
VA suggests asking at least 48 to 72 hours before the service. More on what honors include and how to request them.