Veteran services at Diehl-Whittaker Funeral Service
For veterans in Columbus, OH, Diehl-Whittaker Funeral Service coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Diehl-Whittaker Funeral Service provides extensive support for veterans and their families. This includes assisting with applications for VA burial benefits and memorial items, coordinating military funeral honors (such as "Taps," rifle detail, color guard, and flag presentation), and guiding families through the process of obtaining benefits from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs." On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,595 for basic burial and $1,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, memorial service, graveside service, and veteran services. 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 on-site chapel. 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 Diehl-Whittaker Funeral Service: direct cremation from $1,745. That places direct cremation roughly 15% 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 Dayton National Cemetery in OH, approximately 69 miles from Diehl-Whittaker Funeral Service. Diehl-Whittaker Funeral Service 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. Diehl-Whittaker Funeral Service is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Diehl-Whittaker Funeral Service cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,745. 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 Diehl-Whittaker Funeral Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Diehl-Whittaker Funeral Service is located at 1370 East Main 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.
What services does Diehl-Whittaker Funeral Service offer veteran families?
Diehl-Whittaker Funeral Service provides traditional funeral service, cremation, memorial service, graveside service, preplanning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Diehl-Whittaker Funeral Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Diehl-Whittaker Funeral Service provides extensive support for veterans and their families. This includes assisting with applications for VA burial benefits and memorial items, coordinating military funeral honors (such as "Taps," rifle detail, color guard, and flag presentation), and guiding families through the process of obtaining benefits from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
Which faith traditions does Diehl-Whittaker Funeral Service accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Diehl-Whittaker Funeral Service apart
- Commitment to affordable prices and a simplified package selection process.
- Emphasis on reflecting the unique quality of each life celebrated through personalized services.
- Long-standing presence in the Columbus community since 1905.
- Offering Life Celebrants for services when clergy may not be chosen.
- Comprehensive Veterans Services, including assistance with VA benefits and military honors.
- Honoring all pre-arrangements and price guarantees from the former Wayne T. Lee Funeral Service.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Masonic Lodge 155
- · NAACP
- · Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
- · Franklin Park Civic Association
- · Mt. Hermon Missionary Baptist Church
Specializations
- · African-American Owned and Operated
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.