Veteran services at Brater-Winter Funeral Homes
Veteran families in Harrison, OH can turn to Brater-Winter Funeral Homes for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Brater-Winter Funeral Home offers dedicated services to honor veterans, providing specialized assistance and arrangements for those who have served in the military. This includes guidance on benefits and ceremonies tailored to military service." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,495 for basic burial and $1,425 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, memorial services, traditional burial, veterans services, and online memorials. 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 chapel. 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 Brater-Winter Funeral Homes: direct cremation from $1,425. That places direct cremation roughly 30% below 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 Kentucky Veterans Cemetery - North in KY, approximately 35 miles from Brater-Winter Funeral Homes. Brater-Winter Funeral Homes can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
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. Brater-Winter Funeral Homes is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Brater-Winter Funeral Homes cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,425. 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 Brater-Winter Funeral Homes located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Brater-Winter Funeral Homes is located at 201 South Vine St. in Harrison, OH. You can reach the home at (513) 367-4005. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Brater-Winter Funeral Homes offer veteran families?
Brater-Winter Funeral Homes provides personalized services, cremation, memorial services, traditional burial, pre-arrangements, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Brater-Winter Funeral Homes help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Brater-Winter Funeral Home offers dedicated services to honor veterans, providing specialized assistance and arrangements for those who have served in the military. This includes guidance on benefits and ceremonies tailored to military service.
Which faith traditions does Brater-Winter Funeral Homes accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Christian families, among others.
What sets Brater-Winter Funeral Homes apart
- Personalized services focused on celebrating each unique life.
- Long-standing presence in the Harrison community since 1945, with current owner Jolene Winter and her family residing next to the funeral home.
- Owner Jolene Winter is licensed in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky, extending service capabilities across a tri-state area.
- Staff member Jack Wenning, a funeral director and embalmer with over 50 years of experience, is recognized for his exceptional skill in restorative arts.
- Provision of online memorials for families to share.
- Availability of staff 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for guidance and support.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Ohio Funeral Directors Association (OFDA)
- · National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
Specializations
- · Veterans Services
- · Personalized Ceremonies
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Christian.
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.