Veteran services at Diehl-Whittaker Funeral | Cremation Services
Diehl-Whittaker Funeral | Cremation Services, located in Columbus, OH, assists those who served and their families. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries. On Google it averages 4.6 stars across 152 reviews.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Dayton National Cemetery in OH, about 70 miles from Diehl-Whittaker Funeral | Cremation Services. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Diehl-Whittaker Funeral | Cremation Services has a 4.6-star rating from 152 Google reviews.
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 Diehl-Whittaker Funeral | Cremation Services publish funeral prices?
Diehl-Whittaker Funeral | Cremation Services has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (614) 258-9549 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Diehl-Whittaker Funeral | Cremation Services located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Diehl-Whittaker Funeral | Cremation Services is located at 720 East Long Street in Columbus, OH. You can reach the home at (614) 258-9549. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Diehl-Whittaker Funeral | Cremation Services help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Diehl-Whittaker Funeral | Cremation Services assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
How do families rate Diehl-Whittaker Funeral | Cremation Services?
Diehl-Whittaker Funeral | Cremation Services holds a 4.6-star rating across 152 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What families have said
Diehl-Whittaker's staff, including Lori, delivered clear communication and responsive guidance to families. However, one family who experienced significant preparation issues with their loved one found the funeral director's response—sliding a note to reduce charges—insensitive rather than helpful.
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.