Veteran services at Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel
Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel serves veteran families in Cleveland Heights, OH with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel is a Level One Founding Community Partner with veteran's memorial service, offering specialized services to honor veterans and their families." On-site amenities include large-capacity chapel, flexible chapel space, and multiple chapels, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. 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. Community feedback sits at 4.6 stars from 165 reviews.
Veteran-related services offered include burial, cremation, cemetery flower arrangement delivery, and veterans memorial 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 large-capacity chapel, flexible chapel space, multiple chapels, redesigned chapels, and gardens. 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 Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel: direct cremation from $2,973. That places direct cremation roughly 45% 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 Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in OH, approximately 38 miles from Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel. Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel holds a 4.6-star rating from 165 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. Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,973. 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 Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel is located at 1985 South Taylor Rd. in Cleveland Heights, OH. You can reach the home at (216) 932-7900. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel offer veteran families?
Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel provides jewish funeral services, traditional funeral services, modern funeral services, burial, cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel is a Level One Founding Community Partner with veteran's memorial service, offering specialized services to honor veterans and their families.
Which faith traditions does Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Jewish (Orthodox), Jewish (Conservative), Jewish (Reform), Jewish (Secular), Interfaith families, among others.
How do families rate Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel?
Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel holds a 4.6-star rating across 165 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel apart
- The only dedicated Jewish funeral home in Greater Cleveland, specializing in Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, and Secular Jewish traditions, as well as interfaith marriages.
- A history spanning over 120 years, resulting from the combination of five different funeral home families.
- Underwent an extensive 3,800-square-foot renovation and modernization in 2021, including ADA-compliant facilities and specialized Jewish ritual rooms.
- Features two modern chapels, one seating up to 500 guests and a smaller one for 95, both with advanced audio and visual technology.
- Offers unique personalized celebration of life services, including themed events and catered receptions, alongside traditional services.
- Provides specific Jewish facilities such as a Tahara room, Shomer room, and Mikvah room for ritual washing.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Ritual Washing
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specializations
- · Jewish Funeral Services
- · Orthodox
- · Conservative
- · Reform
- · Secular Families
- · Interfaith Marriages
- · Veterans
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Jewish (Orthodox), Jewish (Conservative), Jewish (Reform), Jewish (Secular), Interfaith. Languages spoken at the home: Russian.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“Thank you so much for your caring touch in regards to my father's funeral on 3 December. It meant a lot to me that not only did his wishes be honored, but also that he received great care in preparation for burial. I was pleased with his choice of rabbi, and how the funeral service went (including the livestreaming), the procession to the cemetery, and burial. Thank you so much.”
“My father was smart enough to pre-plan and I was with him when we made those arrangements many years ago. It was one simple phone call and everything was handled and taken care of when he passed. Bryon was my person. He gave me his personal cell phone number and said to call 24/7 with any questions or concerns. He kept my brother and I completely informed. Since my brother and I decided to shift some of the arrangements that were made, Bryon gave us great recommendations and suggestions and modified the contact as needed. Plus was able to reserve us the small Chapel that was at the cemetery since the weather was not in our favor. I can't thank everybody as a whole at BKB as I probably spoke with just about everybody there for one reason or another and everybody was wonderful!! I can tell you I will be heading there shortly to pre-plan my own funeral as I want my family and loved ones to be taken care of as wonderfully and effortlessly as I was!”
“My dad has his funeral there. Haven’t been back here in a long time. Family and friends i haven’t seen since the 90s. And i get rushed. Rushed in, rush to start the service-no other funerals. And they kept rushing me. Disgraceful. The radio didn’t rehearse his little speech either. Then we go out to Mt Olive. You’d figure they would put down duck boards for the mud. Wrong. R.I.P. off. Get it?”
“The place was caring, empathetic, and genuinely understanding of financial constraints. They even sponsored my grandfather's bowling team back in the 1960s — a reminder of how long they’ve been supporting families in the community. They deserve 6 stars. The end of life for a loved one is an incredibly difficult time, and throughout the process from start to finish, they treated us with compassion, patience, and respect. Their guidance made a heartbreaking experience a little easier to navigate, and I’m truly grateful for the dignity they brought to my loved one’s final arrangements. Highly recommended.”
“Michael was extremely patient and kind. His ability to steer us through the process was amazing. Thank you for handling my brothers funeral needs.”
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.