Veteran services at Bope-Thomas Funeral Home
Bope-Thomas Funeral Home, located in Somerset, OH, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. On-site amenities include crematory chapel and chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,175 for basic burial and $2,350 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: veterans services, veterans headstones, veterans burial flags, cremation, burial, and memorialization. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include crematory chapel and chapel.
Published pricing at Bope-Thomas Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,350. That places direct cremation roughly 15% 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 Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in OH, about 86 miles from Bope-Thomas Funeral Home. 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 Bope-Thomas Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,350. 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 Bope-Thomas Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Bope-Thomas Funeral Home is located at 203 South Columbus Street in Somerset, OH. You can reach the home at (740) 743-1652. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Bope-Thomas Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Bope-Thomas Funeral Home provides pre-planning, veterans services, grief support, funeral services, veterans headstones, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Bope-Thomas Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Bope-Thomas Funeral Home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Bope-Thomas Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Bope-Thomas Funeral Home apart
- Specialization in Veterans Services, including assistance with headstones and burial flags.
- Promotion of the "Have The Talk of a Lifetime" program, encouraging families to discuss life stories and values for meaningful memorialization.
- Offering a year of daily grief support messages via email, extending care beyond the immediate funeral services.
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Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.