Veteran services at Brown Funeral Home
Brown Funeral Home serves veteran families in Salem, OH with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation and government headstones. On-site amenities include on-site chapel and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,095 for basic burial and $995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: direct cremation, cremation with memorial service, cremation with funeral service, burial services, veterans services, and memorial service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Brown Funeral Home: direct cremation from $995. That places direct cremation roughly 51% 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 Western Reserve National Cemetery in OH, about 50 miles from Brown 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 Brown Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $995. 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 Brown Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Brown Funeral Home is located at 510 Jennings Avenue in Salem, OH. You can reach the home at (330) 337-6363. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Brown Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Brown Funeral Home provides direct cremation, cremation with memorial service, cremation with funeral service, burial services, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Brown Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Brown Funeral Home mentions flag presentation and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Brown Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Methodist, Nazarene, Friends (Quaker), Catholic, Presbyterian families, among others.
What sets Brown Funeral Home apart
- Two distinct locations in Salem and Sebring, Ohio, serving Columbiana and Mahoning Counties.
- Certified Celebrants available to create personalized ceremonies for families without a specific clergy member.
- Certified Preplanning Consultants to assist with advance funeral arrangements.
- Certified Crematory Operators on staff, indicating direct oversight of cremation processes.
- Active community involvement through events like Annual Shred Day, Sebring Christmas Festival, and Wreaths for Veterans.
- Offers a 'Fallen Heroes Program' and specialized Veterans Services, including assistance with headstones and burial flags.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
- · Cremation With Funeral Service
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Ohio Funeral Directors Association
- · The Ohio Embalmers Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Alliance Chamber’s of Commerce
- · Salem Chamber’s of Commerce
- · Bayard Grange
- · Columbiana County Pomona Grange
- · Ohio State Grange
Specialties
- · Certified Celebrant
- · Certified Preplanning Consultant
- · Certified Crematory Operator
- · Fallen Heroes Program
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Methodist, Nazarene, Friends (Quaker), Catholic, Presbyterian, Christian, Lutheran. 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.