Veteran services at Den Herder Funeral Home Inc
Den Herder Funeral Home Inc, located in Paulding, OH, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Den Herder Funeral Home Inc. provides dedicated veteran services, including specific veteran pricing. They offer assistance with planning and arranging services for veterans." On-site amenities include reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,350 for basic burial and $2,590 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Den Herder Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $2,590. That places direct cremation roughly 26% 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 Marion National Cemetery in IN, approximately 69 miles from Den Herder Funeral Home Inc. Den Herder Funeral Home 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. Den Herder Funeral Home Inc is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Den Herder Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,590. 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 Den Herder Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Den Herder Funeral Home Inc is located at 1000 West Wayne Street in Paulding, OH. You can reach the home at (419) 399-2866. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Den Herder Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
Den Herder Funeral Home Inc provides plan a funeral, pre-planning, veteran services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Den Herder Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Den Herder Funeral Home Inc. provides dedicated veteran services, including specific veteran pricing. They offer assistance with planning and arranging services for veterans.
What sets Den Herder Funeral Home Inc apart
- Over a century of continuous family service since 1912
- Specialized grief support resources for children and teenagers
- Participation in the Living Memorial® program for tree planting tributes
- Dedicated veteran services with specific pricing information
Military & veteran services offered
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Veterans & Family Memorial Care
Specializations
- · Veteran Services
- · Grief Support for Children and Teenagers
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.