Veteran services at Boyd-Born Funeral Home
Boyd-Born Funeral Home in Marion, OH supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel and parking lot, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,175 for basic burial and $1,850 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. It has a 4.8 rating from 33 reviews on Google.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial service, traditional burial, cremation, permanent memorialization, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Boyd-Born Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,850. That places direct cremation roughly 10% below 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 Veterans Home Cemetery in OH, about 62 miles from Boyd-Born 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.
Boyd-Born Funeral Home has a 4.8-star rating from 33 Google reviews.
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 Boyd-Born Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,850. 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 Boyd-Born Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Boyd-Born Funeral Home is located at 122 West Columbia St. in Marion, OH. You can reach the home at (740) 382-2115. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Boyd-Born Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Boyd-Born Funeral Home provides funeral service, memorial service, traditional burial, cremation, pet services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Boyd-Born Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Boyd-Born Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Boyd-Born Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Lutheran, Nazarene, Christian (non-denominational), Church of Christ families, among others.
How do families rate Boyd-Born Funeral Home?
Boyd-Born Funeral Home holds a 4.8-star rating across 33 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Boyd-Born Funeral Home apart
- Four generations of continuous family ownership and operation since 1922.
- Recent massive renovation preserving original Victorian home and carriage house while adding modern amenities like an enlarged chapel, hospitality room, banquet room, and ADA compliant facilities with a lift.
- Offers live-streaming services for funerals.
- Provides a unique 1953 'MASH' Army ambulance/hearse for military honors at no extra charge.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Advanced Funeral Planning
- · Military Honors
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Lutheran, Nazarene, Christian (non-denominational), Church of Christ. Languages spoken at the home: English.
Branches of service mentioned
Boyd-Born Funeral Home's description of its services mentions these branches:
What families have said
Up to five Google reviews of Boyd-Born Funeral Home, shown as written. Reviews that mention veterans, military service, honors, a flag or a cemetery come first, then the highest-rated.
“Boyd-Born funeral home is amazing! They made the process of having my pet cremated soo easy and stress-free which I can say how much I greatly appreciate!!! They let me bring my pet in on a Sunday night which I also really appreciated! I just had to let you guys know how grateful my family and I are for your services. I recommend Boyd-Born funeral home to everyone when you are in need of their services.”
“Boyd Funeral Home is an amazing place to work with. They always treat our family with love and respect. They are caring and great at what they do. They recently helped our family with my grandmother and we were blessed with another great experience. Thank you for all that you do and helping to make hard days better. 💜”
“Everyone at Boyd-Born Funeral Home was so helpful, especially Pastor Nathan. He went above and beyond and he made everything so easy for me and my sister. He was so caring and thoughtful, he explained everything to us. Especially as I was coming from out of state. He had everything ready, they did a awesome job getting our mother ready, she looked amazing. We appreciate everything you all did for us. Thank you all for taking good care of us. Cheryl and Mary,”
“In 2015 I lost my wonderful Mother in Law and in 2018 I lost my beautiful soul of a husband. Boyd-Born oversaw both burials. I cannot thank them enough for their kindness, their patience and their understanding. At no point in time did it feel I was dealing with a business nor that there was anything transactional about the process. It felt like family were guiding us through the process. Because that's what they are to Marion. I was a relative newcomer to the family, but this funeral home has shepherded my late husbands family through several generations of loss. There is a reason they continue to serve the Simmons family and I cannot recommend them highly enough.”
“I cannot recommend Marcus at Boyd's funeral home enough. They are going through some changes at Boyd's, and that brought Marcus into our lives. He began handling things immediately upon the passing of our mother, and continued working closely with us through the home delivery of all the flowers and gifts sent to the church in remembrance of our mother. If you are looking for someone who not only does "his job" but genuinely cares about the families, I would ask that you definitely contact Marcus, at Boyd's funeral home. We thank you for everything, Marcus, from the very bottoms of our hearts!”
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.