Epstein Memorial Chapel

Veteran services at Epstein Memorial Chapel

Epstein Memorial Chapel serves veteran families in Columbus, OH with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Epstein Memorial Chapel provides information and assistance regarding veterans' burial benefits, including eligibility requirements for burial allowances and the provision of a United States flag for the next-of-kin. They guide families through the process of applying for these benefits, which often involves presenting a Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214)." Published pricing lists $4,990 for basic burial and $2,095 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include traditional burial, cremation, and green burial. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

Published pricing at Epstein Memorial Chapel: direct cremation from $2,095. That places direct cremation roughly 2% 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 Dayton National Cemetery in OH, approximately 73 miles from Epstein Memorial Chapel. Epstein Memorial Chapel 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. Epstein Memorial Chapel is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Epstein Memorial Chapel cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,095. 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 Epstein Memorial Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Epstein Memorial Chapel is located at 3232 East Main Street in Columbus, OH. You can reach the home at (614) 235-3232. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Epstein Memorial Chapel offer veteran families?

Epstein Memorial Chapel provides traditional burial, cremation, aquamation, green burial, funeral services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Epstein Memorial Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Epstein Memorial Chapel provides information and assistance regarding veterans' burial benefits, including eligibility requirements for burial allowances and the provision of a United States flag for the next-of-kin. They guide families through the process of applying for these benefits, which often involves presenting a Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214).

Which faith traditions does Epstein Memorial Chapel accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Jewish families, among others.

What sets Epstein Memorial Chapel apart

Only family-owned and operated Jewish funeral home in Central Ohio.
Offers Aquamation, an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional cremation.
Approved by the Green Burial Council as a green burial location.

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Traditional Burial
· Green Burial

Cremation

· Cremation
· Aquamation

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Green Burial Council

Specializations

· Jewish Funeral Home

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Jewish.

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.

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How 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.