Veteran services at Brant Funeral Service
Brant Funeral Service serves veteran families in Portsmouth, OH with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include main chapel and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,195 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, memorial service, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include main chapel.
Published pricing at Brant Funeral Service: direct cremation from $2,195. That places direct cremation roughly 7% 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 Kentucky Veterans Cemetery - Northeast in KY, about 26 miles from Brant Funeral 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 Brant Funeral Service cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,195. 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 Brant Funeral Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Brant Funeral Service is located at 422 Harding Avenue in Portsmouth, OH. You can reach the home at (740) 776-2115. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Brant Funeral Service offer veteran families?
Brant Funeral Service provides cremation, traditional funeral service, memorial service, graveside service, committal service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Brant Funeral Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Brant Funeral Service mentions VA benefits paperwork and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Brant Funeral Service accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Free Will Baptist, Church of the Nazarene, Christian (non-denominational) families, among others.
What sets Brant Funeral Service apart
- Over 80 years of continuous service in Sciotoville, Ohio, demonstrating deep community roots and experience.
- Emphasis on creating personalized, healing, and memorable remembrance experiences tailored to each individual's life.
- Comprehensive grief support resources, including the free GriefPlan Video Program by Dr. Jason Troyer, e-booklets on children and grief, and a year of daily grief support emails.
- Experienced, long-tenured staff, including co-owner Jeff Brant (50 years licensed) and Todd Preston (30 years licensed).
- Robust pre-planning services designed to ease family burden, ensure wishes are met, and offer flexible funding options.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Traditional Services
- · Cremation Services
- · Personalization
- · Veteran services
- · Custom funerals
- · Basic cremation
- · Grief support
- · Urn selection
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Free Will Baptist, Church of the Nazarene, Christian (non-denominational). Languages spoken at the home: English.
Branches of service mentioned
Brant Funeral Service's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.