Veteran services at Dwayne R. Spence Funeral Home
Veteran families in Canal Winchester, OH can turn to Dwayne R. Spence Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include large chapel and reception lobby, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,430 for basic burial and $4,090 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, memorialization, pet cremation, and veteran funeral services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include large chapel.
Published pricing at Dwayne R. Spence Funeral Home: direct cremation from $4,090. That places direct cremation roughly 100% above the Ohio median ($2,050). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Dayton National Cemetery in OH, about 77 miles from Dwayne R. Spence Funeral Home. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
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
What does a funeral at Dwayne R. Spence Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $4,090. 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 Dwayne R. Spence Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Dwayne R. Spence Funeral Home is located at 650 West Waterloo Street in Canal Winchester, OH. You can reach the home at (614) 837-7126. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Dwayne R. Spence Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Dwayne R. Spence Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation services, memorialization, pet cremation, veteran funeral services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Dwayne R. Spence Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Dwayne R. Spence Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Dwayne R. Spence Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Methodist, Catholic, Lutheran, Nazarene families, among others.
What sets Dwayne R. Spence Funeral Home apart
- Over 50 years of continuous operation, established in 1969.
- Founder Dwayne R. Spence's extensive leadership, including serving as President of the National Funeral Directors Association (2002) and Ohio Funeral Directors Association (1996).
- Offers pet cremation services.
- Provides live streaming capabilities for funeral and memorial services.
- Features a Comfort Canine, Gilda, who joined the team in late 2023.
- Maintains a dedicated Post-Service Coordinator for after-care support.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Pet Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Ohio Funeral Directors Association
- · Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice
- · Ohio Crematory Operators Association
- · Ohio Embalmers Association
- · Cremation Association of North America
- · International Cemetery and Funeral Association
- · Pickerington Chamber of Commerce
Specialties
- · Veteran Funeral Services
- · Cremation
- · Pre-Planning
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Methodist, Catholic, Lutheran, Nazarene. Languages spoken at the home: English.
Branches of service mentioned
Dwayne R. Spence Funeral Home's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.