Brucker & Kishler Funeral Home

Veteran services at Brucker & Kishler Funeral Home

Brucker & Kishler Funeral Home, located in Newark, OH, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Brucker & Kishler Funeral Home explicitly states a specialization in "Honoring Veterans" and provides services tailored for American heroes who have served." On-site amenities include reception facilities and memorial chapels, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,975 for basic burial and $1,560 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include burial services and cremation services. 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 memorial chapels. 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 Brucker & Kishler Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,560. That places direct cremation roughly 24% 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 Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in OH, approximately 71 miles from Brucker & Kishler Funeral Home. Brucker & Kishler Funeral Home 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. Brucker & Kishler Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Brucker & Kishler Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,560. 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 Brucker & Kishler Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Brucker & Kishler Funeral Home is located at 985 North 21st St. in Newark, OH. You can reach the home at (740) 366-3343. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Brucker & Kishler Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Brucker & Kishler Funeral Home provides burial services, cremation services, pre-planning, monuments, ceremonies, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Brucker & Kishler Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Brucker & Kishler Funeral Home explicitly states a specialization in "Honoring Veterans" and provides services tailored for American heroes who have served.

Which faith traditions does Brucker & Kishler Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Assembly of God, Christian (Non-Denominational/Pentecostal), Church of Christ families, among others.

What sets Brucker & Kishler Funeral Home apart

Third-generation family-owned and operated business.
Recipient of the National Funeral Directors Association's Pursuit of Excellence award.
Offers a 'Signature Series' line of caskets to reduce traditional funeral costs.
Provides a price-matching guarantee with an additional $100 reduction for traditional funeral services.
Extensive on-site facilities including a chapel, reception areas, audiovisual equipment, graphic design, and catering services.

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial Services

Cremation

· Cremation Services

On-site facilities

· Reception Facilities

· Memorial Chapels

· Audiovisual Equipment

· Graphic Design Services

· Catering Services

· Cafe and Gifts

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· National Funeral Directors Association
· Better Business Bureau
· Chamber of Commerce
· Elks

Specializations

· Honoring Veterans
· Pre-Planning
· Monument Selection

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Assembly of God, Christian (Non-Denominational/Pentecostal), Church of Christ. Languages spoken at the home: English.

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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.

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How 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.