Veteran services at Cowan & Son Funeral Home
Veteran families in Van Wert, OH can turn to Cowan & Son Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Cowan & Son Funeral Home offers specialized services for veterans, including assistance with obtaining veterans' headstones and burial flags." On-site amenities include chapel and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,985 for basic burial and $1,860 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. A modest 2 Google reviews give the firm a 5.0-star average.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, memorial service, veterans services, and burial. 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 chapel. 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 Cowan & Son Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,860. That places direct cremation roughly 9% 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 Marion National Cemetery in IN, approximately 60 miles from Cowan & Son Funeral Home. Cowan & Son 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. Cowan & Son Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Cowan & Son Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,860. 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 Cowan & Son Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Cowan & Son Funeral Home is located at 616 South Washington Street in Van Wert, OH. You can reach the home at (419) 238-6385. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Cowan & Son Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Cowan & Son Funeral Home provides cremation, traditional funeral service, memorial service, pre-arrangements, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Cowan & Son Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Cowan & Son Funeral Home offers specialized services for veterans, including assistance with obtaining veterans' headstones and burial flags.
Which faith traditions does Cowan & Son Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Pentecostal, Evangelical, Baptist, Friends (Quaker-affiliated), United Methodist families, among others.
How do families rate Cowan & Son Funeral Home?
Cowan & Son Funeral Home holds a 5.0-star rating across 2 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Cowan & Son Funeral Home apart
- Four generations of continuous family operation and involvement since 1907.
- Transparently listed cremation packages with varying levels of service, including a full traditional service with cremation.
- Extensive online grief support resources and a year-long daily grief support email program.
- Detailed guidance on funeral etiquette and practical arrangements, such as obtaining death certificates and local contacts.
- Specialized services dedicated to veterans, including assistance with headstones and burial flags.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Chamber of Commerce
- · Ohio Funeral Directors Association
- · American Legion
- · Ohio Embalmers Association
Specializations
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Pentecostal, Evangelical, Baptist, Friends (Quaker-affiliated), United Methodist, Catholic.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Cowan & Son Funeral Home. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“Thank you to Keegan Cowan for going over and above for my family during a very difficult time. Keegan was so kind and caring and answered every question I had. He was absolutely amazing. In this day and age it's a rarity to receive that level of service and he exceeded all of my expectations. I'm so glad our family trusted Cowan's, they were the perfect choice.”
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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.