Veteran services at Eastman Funeral Home
Veteran families in New London, OH can turn to Eastman Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapels, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,000 for basic burial and $2,175 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, veterans benefits assistance, veterans administration paperwork filing, and cemetery coordination. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapels.
Published pricing at Eastman Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,175. That places direct cremation roughly 6% 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 Ohio Veterans Home Cemetery in OH, about 28 miles from Eastman 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 Eastman Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,175. 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 Eastman Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Eastman Funeral Home is located at 200 West Main Street in New London, OH. You can reach the home at (419) 929-3781. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Eastman Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Eastman Funeral Home provides funeral service, cremation, burial, pre-arrangements, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Eastman Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Eastman Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Eastman Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Methodist, Catholic, Mennonite, Christian and Missionary Alliance, Independent Bible Church families, among others.
What sets Eastman Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned and operated since 1949, now in its third generation of Eastman family leadership.
- Offers comprehensive veteran services, including assistance with VA burial benefits, memorial items, and military funeral honors paperwork.
- Provides personalized memorialization options such as tribute videos, keepsakes, and live streaming for services.
- Operates multiple locations across New London, Wellington, Greenwich, and Norwalk, Ohio.
- Staff members are actively involved in local community organizations and churches.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Norton-Eastman Funeral Home
- · Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home
Specialties
- · Veterans Benefits
- · FEMA Funeral Assistance (COVID-19)
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Methodist, Catholic, Mennonite, Christian and Missionary Alliance, Independent Bible Church.
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.