Church Funerals Direct, Inc

Veteran services at Church Funerals Direct, Inc

Veteran families in Dayton, OH can turn to Church Funerals Direct, Inc for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "While Church Funerals Direct does not explicitly list veteran services as a distinct offering, a testimonial mentions Navy Officers honoring a loved one's service. Additionally, nearby Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery offers free veteran spaces and veteran services, suggesting that Church Funerals Direct, through its network model, can facilitate such arrangements." Published pricing lists $3,000 for basic burial and $2,195 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, memorial services, immediate burial, and graveside committal service. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

The nearest VA national cemetery is Dayton National Cemetery in OH, approximately 6 miles from Church Funerals Direct, Inc. Church Funerals Direct, Inc 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. Church Funerals Direct, Inc is among them.

Frequently asked questions

Does Church Funerals Direct, Inc publish funeral prices?

Church Funerals Direct, Inc has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (800) 308-3590, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.

Where is Church Funerals Direct, Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Church Funerals Direct, Inc is located at 1501 East 3Rd Street in Dayton, OH. You can reach the home at (800) 308-3590. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Church Funerals Direct, Inc offer veteran families?

Church Funerals Direct, Inc provides full service funerals, traditional funerals, cremation services, memorial services, funeral pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Church Funerals Direct, Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?

While Church Funerals Direct does not explicitly list veteran services as a distinct offering, a testimonial mentions Navy Officers honoring a loved one's service. Additionally, nearby Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery offers free veteran spaces and veteran services, suggesting that Church Funerals Direct, through its network model, can facilitate such arrangements.

Which faith traditions does Church Funerals Direct, Inc accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Christian families, among others.

What sets Church Funerals Direct, Inc apart

Funeral Network Company (FNC) business model, spreading overhead costs over a larger service area to reduce prices.
Specialization in conducting full-service funerals and memorial services in local churches, offering a more comforting atmosphere.
Funeral arrangements made in the family's home, providing convenience and comfort.
Emphasis on providing full-service funerals and cremations at a significantly lower cost than traditional funeral homes.
24/7 availability with a quick response team for immediate care of the deceased.

Military & veteran services offered

★Memorial Services

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Immediate Burial
· Graveside Committal Service

Cremation

· Cremation Services

On-site facilities

· Funeral Home Care Centers

· Network of Churches

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Better Business Bureau

Specializations

· Funeral Network Company (FNC)
· Church-based Funeral Services

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Christian. Languages spoken at the home: English.

Branches of service supported

Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Church Funerals Direct, Inc has documented experience supporting the following branches:

Navy

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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.