Veteran services at Engle-Shook Funeral Homes
Engle-Shook Funeral Homes, located in Tiffin, OH, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapels, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,350 for basic burial and $1,990 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: traditional burial, cremation, veterans services, and memorialization. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapels.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Ohio Veterans Home Cemetery in OH, about 32 miles from Engle-Shook Funeral Homes. 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
Does Engle-Shook Funeral Homes publish funeral prices?
Engle-Shook Funeral Homes has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (419) 447-1221 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Engle-Shook Funeral Homes located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Engle-Shook Funeral Homes is located at 135 North Washington Street in Tiffin, OH. You can reach the home at (419) 447-1221. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Engle-Shook Funeral Homes offer veteran families?
Engle-Shook Funeral Homes provides traditional burial, cremation, pre-arrangements, grief support, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Engle-Shook Funeral Homes help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Engle-Shook Funeral Homes mentions flag presentation and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Engle-Shook Funeral Homes accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, United Church of Christ, Church of God families, among others.
What sets Engle-Shook Funeral Homes apart
- Operates three distinct locations across Tiffin, Bettsville, and Bloomville, Ohio.
- Installed Seneca County's first crematory in 2008, offering on-site cremation services.
- Offers a year of daily grief support messages via email.
- Staff includes a Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP) and Certified Celebrants.
- Provides comprehensive assistance with Veterans Services and Social Security Benefits.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Ohio Funeral Director's Assoc.
- · Tiffin Rotary Club
- · Tiffin Calvert Foundation Board
- · Bloomville United Church of Christ
- · Seneca Lodge #790 F & AM
- · Zenobia Shrine
- · Tiffin Shrine Club
- · St. Mary's Catholic Church
Specialties
- · Crematory Operator
- · Certified Funeral Service Practitioner
- · Certified Celebrant
- · Pre-Arrangement Specialist
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, United Church of Christ, Church of God.
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.