Veteran services at Burcham Tobias Funeral Home
Burcham Tobias Funeral Home is a funeral home in Fairborn, OH that accepts veteran families and provides military funeral honors coordination through the Department of Defense honors program.
Published pricing at Burcham Tobias Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,495. 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 Dayton National Cemetery in OH, approximately 14 miles from Burcham Tobias Funeral Home. Burcham Tobias Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Burcham Tobias Funeral Home also accommodates Lgbtq Affirming traditions for veterans whose religious or cultural observance shapes the service. Military honors can be integrated into the family's tradition with no conflict — the honor detail observes the family's pace.
Burcham Tobias Funeral Home holds a 4.7-star rating from 33 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Burcham Tobias Funeral Home. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“The staff was very kind and compassionate worked well with my sister and I coordinate bringing our mother home from Florida to be buried with our father at Byron cemetery in Fairborn, Ohio.”
“My great aunt passed away recently in Springfield and being from Columbus myself, I was at a loss as to where to begin in planning the service. The Burcham family was absolutely wonderful. They guided me through each step from the initial meeting through the burial and it was beautiful. Phil and his co-workers went above and beyond to ensure my aunt's final wishes were fulfilled. I am very grateful for their care and support.”
“The funeral took place at a cemetery. Both the FH and cemetery provided exceptional service. We had to fly mom home from Florida and do everything over the phone and email. The whole process was handled with love and care and I can’t thank Kevin Tobias enough. Thanks Kevin!”
“My family had always worked with Burchams since I was a kid. All through the years I never heard anyone complain about any of the usual issues some have had at other companies. My family and myself have continued to use Burcham Tobias even after the merger of companies. They have taken the best care of my family. They are considerate at one of the most difficult times. They treat the entire family with dignity and respect especially your deceased loved one. Nothing is assumed. They confirm everything that they do with you. Definitely removing as much pressure as possible while making decisions. It’s definitely more than just a funeral home.”
“My husband’s passing was very sudden and unexpected and we didn’t have anything planned. Burcham Tobias took exceptional care of my husband, me, and my family. Everything felt special and personalized and the staff was lovely. My late husband had a beloved pet that we were allowed to bring with us to the planning and the events. I cannot thank them enough for making this difficult time effortless.”
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.