Veteran services at Gerner-Wolf-Walker Funeral Home
For veterans in Port Clinton, OH, Gerner-Wolf-Walker Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel and reception space, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,380 for basic burial and $3,035 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Google shows 4.6 stars from 14 reviews.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial, cremation, memorial service, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel and garden patio.
Published pricing at Gerner-Wolf-Walker Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,035. That places direct cremation roughly 48% 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 Ohio Veterans Home Cemetery in OH, about 14 miles from Gerner-Wolf-Walker 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.
Gerner-Wolf-Walker Funeral Home has a 4.6-star rating from 14 Google reviews.
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 Gerner-Wolf-Walker Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,035. 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 Gerner-Wolf-Walker Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Gerner-Wolf-Walker Funeral Home is located at 216 Washington St. in Port Clinton, OH. You can reach the home at (419) 732-3121. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Gerner-Wolf-Walker Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Gerner-Wolf-Walker Funeral Home provides burial, cremation, funeral service, monuments, planning ahead, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Gerner-Wolf-Walker Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Gerner-Wolf-Walker Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Gerner-Wolf-Walker Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, Christian (non-denominational, through Christ the Word Church affiliation) families, among others.
How do families rate Gerner-Wolf-Walker Funeral Home?
Gerner-Wolf-Walker Funeral Home holds a 4.6-star rating across 14 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Gerner-Wolf-Walker Funeral Home apart
- Operates a private, on-site crematory established in 2008, ensuring a secure and dignified cremation process.
- Offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee on all services.
- Provides highly personalized funeral and memorial services, focusing on reflecting the unique life and personality of the deceased.
- Features a dedicated Director of Grief Support and Community Education, Shana Sadoski, who offers educational opportunities and resources.
- Includes a comfort dog, Tucker, to provide emotional support to grieving families.
- Staff member Emily Carros is fluent in American Sign Language, offering support to the deaf and hard-of-hearing community.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Rotary Club of Sylvania
- · Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce
- · Maumee Area Chamber of Commerce
- · Port Clinton Chamber of Commerce
- · Port Clinton Colonial Club
- · Oak Harbor Marsh Club
- · Port Clinton Elks Lodge
- · Oak Harbor Masonic Lodge
Specialties
- · Veteran's Funeral Services
- · Grief Support for Children
- · Preplanning with Chronic or Terminal Illness
- · Celebrant Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran, Christian (non-denominational, through Christ the Word Church affiliation). Languages spoken at the home: English, American Sign Language.
What families have said
Up to five Google reviews of Gerner-Wolf-Walker Funeral Home, shown as written. Reviews that mention veterans, military service, honors, a flag or a cemetery come first, then the highest-rated.
“Not enough compliments to give the team in Port Clinton. Toughest moment in my life and they made everything seamless. Caring and kind. No pressure for services we didn’t want. Truly care - genuinely about their customers and their needs, before, during and after. Thanks Mitch and Team.”
“Compassionate, caring, personal service from Walker and Henry Walker in particular. They were there to think of everything, highly recommend.”
“Dear Mr. Walker, My apologies it was errors in the last review. I am writing to express my concern regarding your reply to my review, and the inconsistent handling of my third-party urns. Initially, your company accepted them. Yesterday Walker funeral home denied returning them upon you asking my father's wife to ask me to remove a Google review post. After filling a complaint and making a review. Two of the three urns in question reappeared, which I was previously unaware of until filing a report. The urns that reappeared were among those your company claimed not to accept. The fact that your company sought removal of the review suggests that there is truth to my claims. Furthermore, if your company does not accept third-party urns, it is unclear why two of the five urns were filled while three were retained. As I have stated previously, the customer service experience was subpar, and it appears that your company is attempting to coerce me into removing the review by withholding my urns. Currently, the urns are not being filled or and not being returned due to my refusal to remove the post, with your company claiming they are being given to my father's wife. Who didn’t pay for them or have anything to do with the urns. Additionally, if you do not fill third-party urns, I have provided pictures with the two URNS FROM AMAZON A THIRD PARTY COMPANY that Walker Funeral Homes in Walnut Hills, located at 2625 Gilbert Ave, filled. I also possess the receipt (sticky note giving to us by your host) from your funeral home with my father(the deceased) name stating they were filled., which I will be uploading subsequently.”
“I can’t say enough good things about this funeral home, which my family has used for many decades and is currently using for my mom’s funeral and burial. Tina, the head funeral director and administrative assistant, is incredibly helpful and truly empathetic. She has significantly eased the stress of this planning. Thank you, Tina, and your entire team!”
“I cannot say enough how pleased we were using GWW funeral home in Port Clinton. Tina and staff were amazing and accommodating to all our requests. They were compassionate and helped us through this difficult process.”
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.