Veteran services at Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home
Veteran families in Troy, OH can turn to Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include east chapel, west chapel, and parking lot, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,675 for basic burial and $2,870 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, traditional burial, veterans services, and memorial tree planting. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include east chapel, west chapel, and on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,870. That places direct cremation roughly 40% 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 21 miles from Fisher-Cheney 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 Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,870. 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 Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home is located at 1124 West Main St. in Troy, OH. You can reach the home at (937) 335-6161. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home provides cremation services, pre-planning, grief support, traditional burial, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home mentions flag presentation, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian, Catholic, Methodist families, among others.
What sets Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home apart
- Extensive operational history in Troy, Ohio, dating back to 1930 through its predecessor, Fisher Funeral Home.
- Significant facility expansions, including two chapels with a combined seating capacity of 415 and a large parking lot with 104 spaces.
- Owner S. Howard Cheney's deep involvement in the community and numerous professional and fraternal affiliations (Rotarian, Mason, Shriner).
- Specialized services for veterans, including assistance with headstones and burial flags.
- Offers a Memorial Tree Program for environmentally-friendly tributes.
- Provides online pre-arrangement forms and comprehensive grief support resources.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Rotarian
- · Free and Accepted Mason
- · York Rite Mason
- · Scottish Rite Mason
- · Shriner
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Ohio Funeral Directors Association
- · Ohio Embalmers Association
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian, Catholic, Methodist.
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.