Fortuna Funeral Home

Veteran services at Fortuna Funeral Home

Fortuna Funeral Home in Cleveland, OH supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "The funeral home's website does not explicitly detail specific veteran services. However, nearby Knollwood Cemetery, which offers burial and cremation options, has a special section dedicated to veterans, including a Veterans Columbarium." On-site amenities include over 100 parking spots, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,717 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

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

Published pricing at Fortuna Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,717. That places direct cremation roughly 16% below 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 Western Reserve National Cemetery in OH, approximately 27 miles from Fortuna Funeral Home. Fortuna 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. Fortuna Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Fortuna Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,717. 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 Fortuna Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Fortuna Funeral Home is located at 7076 Brecksville Road in Cleveland, OH. You can reach the home at (216) 520-7335. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Fortuna Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Fortuna Funeral Home provides burial, cremation, pre-planning, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Fortuna Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

The funeral home's website does not explicitly detail specific veteran services. However, nearby Knollwood Cemetery, which offers burial and cremation options, has a special section dedicated to veterans, including a Veterans Columbarium.

Which faith traditions does Fortuna Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Roman Catholic families, among others.

What sets Fortuna Funeral Home apart

Generational family ownership and operation since 1958.
Two distinct facilities: an original location in Cleveland's Slavic Village and a newer, state-of-the-art facility in Independence, Ohio.
Families work directly with licensed funeral directors from the initial call through the completion of all services.
The Independence facility features spacious parlors, over 100 parking spots, and is fully handicapped accessible.
A community room at the Independence location provides complimentary coffee and bakery during visitations.

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial

Cremation

· Cremation

On-site facilities

· Spacious Parlors

· Over 100 Parking Spots

· Community Room

· Handicapped Accessible Parlors

· Handicapped Accessible Community Room

· Handicapped Accessible Restrooms

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Cleveland Embalmers Association

Specializations

· Cremation services
· Burial services
· Pre-planning services
· Veteran services
· Military Honors

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Roman Catholic.

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.