Veteran services at Dawson Funeral Home
Dawson Funeral Home, located in East Liverpool, OH, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Published pricing lists $4,990 for basic burial and $2,779 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial, graveside service, memorial service, cremation, veteran services, and alternative cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in PA, about 33 miles from Dawson Funeral Home. 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
Does Dawson Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Dawson Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (330) 385-1010 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Dawson Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Dawson Funeral Home is located at 215 West Fifth Street in East Liverpool, OH. You can reach the home at (330) 385-1010. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Dawson Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Dawson Funeral Home provides burial, graveside service, pre-planning, memorial service, cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Dawson Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Dawson Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Dawson Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian, Catholic, Jewish, Islamic families, among others.
What sets Dawson Funeral Home apart
- Only locally owned and operated funeral home in East Liverpool.
- Third-generation family leadership (Dike Dawson).
- Commitment to the "Service Above Self" principle.
- Staff licensed in multiple states (Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia).
- Offers alternative cremation (resomation), acknowledging its environmental benefits.
- Extensive guidance on advance directives and pre-planning.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Alternative Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Ohio Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Academy Of Professional Funeral Service Practice
Specialties
- · Locally Owned And Operated
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian, Catholic, Jewish, Islamic. 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.