Veteran services at DeJohn Funeral Home & Celebrations Center
Veteran families in Chesterland, NY can turn to DeJohn Funeral Home & Celebrations Center for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "The firm honors veterans, with Chairman & CEO Ross C. DeJohn, Jr. having served in the U.S. Army, and Licensed Funeral Director William White being a proud U.S. Army veteran. They offer military honors as part of personalized services, and nearby cemeteries like Plains Road (Willoughby Municipal) Cemetery feature veteran memorial stones." On-site amenities include reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,520 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, traditional burial, memorial reception, graveside service, keepsake memorial collages, and memorialization jewelry. 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 Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in NY, approximately 44 miles from DeJohn Funeral Home & Celebrations Center. DeJohn Funeral Home & Celebrations Center can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
New York has approximately 1,440 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. DeJohn Funeral Home & Celebrations Center is among them.
Frequently asked questions
Does DeJohn Funeral Home & Celebrations Center publish funeral prices?
DeJohn Funeral Home & Celebrations Center has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (440) 729-9800, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is DeJohn Funeral Home & Celebrations Center located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
DeJohn Funeral Home & Celebrations Center is located at 12811 Chillicothe Road in Chesterland, NY. You can reach the home at (440) 729-9800. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does DeJohn Funeral Home & Celebrations Center offer veteran families?
DeJohn Funeral Home & Celebrations Center provides cremation, traditional burial, celebration of life, memorial reception, graveside service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does DeJohn Funeral Home & Celebrations Center help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The firm honors veterans, with Chairman & CEO Ross C. DeJohn, Jr. having served in the U.S. Army, and Licensed Funeral Director William White being a proud U.S. Army veteran. They offer military honors as part of personalized services, and nearby cemeteries like Plains Road (Willoughby Municipal) Cemetery feature veteran memorial stones.
Which faith traditions does DeJohn Funeral Home & Celebrations Center accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Methodist, Assembly of God, Friends (Quaker), Evangelical Covenant Church families, among others.
What sets DeJohn Funeral Home & Celebrations Center apart
- On-site crematory in Lake County, allowing families to view the beginning of the cremation process.
- Dedicated Celebrations Center for personalized gatherings and receptions with catering.
- Bereavement and Aftercare Specialist (Patricia DeJohn) offering grief support groups, wellness life coaching, and Reiki treatments.
- Therapy Dog Present at Service option to provide comfort.
- Certified Celebrant services for unique, non-religious or semi-religious life celebrations.
- "No Hidden Fee Guarantee" and "100% Service Guarantee" for transparent pricing and service satisfaction.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Cuyahoga Funeral Directors Association
- · Ohio Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · International Cemetery Cremation and Funeral Association
- · Mayfield Area Chamber of Commerce
- · Rotary Club of Hillcrest
- · Mayfield Alumni Association
- · Knights of Columbus Gilmour Council 310
Specializations
- · Certified Life Celebrants
- · Certified Crematory Operators
- · Bereavement and Aftercare Specialist
- · Pre-Need Advisor
- · Pet Services Specialist
- · Therapy Dog Present at Service
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Methodist, Assembly of God, Friends (Quaker), Evangelical Covenant Church. Languages spoken at the home: English.
Branches of service supported
Based on the home's stated services and specializations, DeJohn Funeral Home & Celebrations Center has documented experience supporting the following branches:
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.