Veteran services at Eastman Funeral Home
Veteran families in New London, OH can turn to Eastman Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Eastman Funeral Home provides extensive support for veterans and their families. They assist with completing necessary forms to obtain benefits from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, including VA burial benefits, memorial items, and military funeral honors. The firm helps families understand eligibility requirements for burial in a VA national cemetery for veterans, service members, spouses, and dependents. They also guide families through applying for veterans death benefits to cover burial, funeral, and transportation costs, as well as requesting headstones or markers for eligible deceased veterans." 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.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, burial, veterans benefits assistance, veterans administration paperwork filing, and cemetery coordination. 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 chapels. 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 Eastman Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,175. That places direct cremation roughly 6% above 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 Veterans Home Cemetery in OH, approximately 28 miles from Eastman Funeral Home. Eastman Funeral Home 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. Eastman Funeral Home is among them.
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?
Eastman Funeral Home provides extensive support for veterans and their families. They assist with completing necessary forms to obtain benefits from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, including VA burial benefits, memorial items, and military funeral honors. The firm helps families understand eligibility requirements for burial in a VA national cemetery for veterans, service members, spouses, and dependents. They also guide families through applying for veterans death benefits to cover burial, funeral, and transportation costs, as well as requesting headstones or markers for eligible deceased veterans.
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 & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Norton-Eastman Funeral Home
- · Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home
Specializations
- · Veterans Benefits
- · FEMA Funeral Assistance (COVID-19)
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Methodist, Catholic, Mennonite, Christian and Missionary Alliance, Independent Bible Church.
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.