Veteran services at Caliman Funeral Service
Caliman Funeral Service serves veteran families in Columbus, OH with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel and spacious parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,295 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial services, burial services, cremation services, and veterans information. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Caliman Funeral Service: direct cremation from $1,295. That places direct cremation roughly 37% 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 Dayton National Cemetery in OH, about 73 miles from Caliman 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 Caliman Funeral Service cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,295. 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 Caliman Funeral Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Caliman Funeral Service is located at 3700 Refugee Rd. in Columbus, OH. You can reach the home at (614) 338-1965. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Caliman Funeral Service offer veteran families?
Caliman Funeral Service provides funeral services, memorial services, burial services, cremation services, pre-need planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Caliman Funeral Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Caliman Funeral Service mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Caliman Funeral Service accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Protestant, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism families, among others.
What sets Caliman Funeral Service apart
- Personalized Caskets
- Memory Table Displays
- Dove Release
- Livestreaming of services
- Video Tributes (with two thumb drives provided)
- Assistance with Life Insurance Claims
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Personalized Caskets
- · Memory Table Displays
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Protestant, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Islam, Orthodox Judaism. 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.