Veteran services at Dicken Funeral Home & Cremation Service
Dicken Funeral Home & Cremation Service, located in Elyria, OH, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Dicken Funeral Home & Cremation Service provides comprehensive support for veterans, including assistance with obtaining Veterans Headstones and Veterans Burial Flags. They offer specialized services to honor those who have served." On-site amenities include 150 seat chapel and free parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,295 for basic burial and $1,320 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. A modest 18 Google reviews give the firm a 4.3-star average.
Veteran-related services offered include private burial, memorial service, veterans services, veterans headstones, and veterans burial flags. 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 150 seat chapel and custom memorial videos. 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 Dicken Funeral Home & Cremation Service: direct cremation from $1,320. That places direct cremation roughly 36% 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 Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in OH, approximately 30 miles from Dicken Funeral Home & Cremation Service. Dicken Funeral Home & Cremation Service can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Dicken Funeral Home & Cremation Service holds a 4.3-star rating from 18 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
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. Dicken Funeral Home & Cremation Service is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Dicken Funeral Home & Cremation Service cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,320. 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 Dicken Funeral Home & Cremation Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Dicken Funeral Home & Cremation Service is located at 323 Middle Avenue in Elyria, OH. You can reach the home at (440) 322-3224. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Dicken Funeral Home & Cremation Service offer veteran families?
Dicken Funeral Home & Cremation Service provides funeral services, private burial, memorial service, pre-arrangements, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Dicken Funeral Home & Cremation Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Dicken Funeral Home & Cremation Service provides comprehensive support for veterans, including assistance with obtaining Veterans Headstones and Veterans Burial Flags. They offer specialized services to honor those who have served.
Which faith traditions does Dicken Funeral Home & Cremation Service accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for United Church of Christ, Catholic, Episcopal families, among others.
How do families rate Dicken Funeral Home & Cremation Service?
Dicken Funeral Home & Cremation Service holds a 4.3-star rating across 18 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Dicken Funeral Home & Cremation Service apart
- Family-owned and operated business.
- "Circle of Friends" grief support program providing monthly newsletters for a year.
- Specialized Veterans Services, including assistance with headstones and burial flags.
- Stated commitment to flexible and affordable funeral services.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Private Burial
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
- · Kiwanis
- · Rotary International
- · NFDA
- · OEA
- · OFDA
Specializations
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: United Church of Christ, Catholic, Episcopal.
What families have said
Dave and Michele's family-owned business earned respect from clergy who worked with them professionally. One staffer's phone manner was poor, though most families praise the home's gentle handling and decades of experience.
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.