Veteran services at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service
Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, located in Newark, OH, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Criss-Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service provides comprehensive veteran services, including coordination for military honors, often observed by the Licking County Veterans Alliance during burial services." Published pricing lists $3,465 for basic burial and $2,425 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service: direct cremation from $2,835. That places direct cremation roughly 38% above 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 72 miles from Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service. Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service 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. Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,835. 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 Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service is located at 179 Granville St. in Newark, OH. You can reach the home at (740) 345-9714. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service starts at $2,835. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Criss-Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service provides comprehensive veteran services, including coordination for military honors, often observed by the Licking County Veterans Alliance during burial services.
Which faith traditions does Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian denominations, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service apart
- Locally owned by Central Ohio families
- Offers customized funeral and cremation services
- Designated Hospice Collaboration Specialists
- Provides a higher standard of cremation services with certified specialists
- Offers veteran services, including coordination of military honors
- Multiple locations across Licking County (Newark, Kirkersville, Thornville, Hebron)
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian denominations, Catholic.
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.