Veteran services at Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home
Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen, OH supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home assists families in completing necessary forms to obtain burial benefits and memorial items provided through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. They help determine eligibility for burial in a VA national cemetery for veterans, service members, spouses, and dependents. The funeral home also facilitates military funeral honors, which include the playing of 'Taps,' a rifle detail, a color guard, and the presentation of the United States flag to the next of kin. They provide guidance on applying for non-service-connected burial allowances and requesting headstones or markers for eligible deceased veterans." On-site amenities include handicap parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies.
Veteran-related services offered include earth burial, graveside service, direct cremation, traditional cremation, memorial service, and veteran services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Dayton National Cemetery in OH, approximately 48 miles from Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home. Gilberg-Hartwig 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. Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
Does Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (419) 629-2147, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home is located at 225 West Monroe Street in New Bremen, OH. You can reach the home at (419) 629-2147. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home provides grief support, preplanning, flower delivery, gift delivery, traditional funeral service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home assists families in completing necessary forms to obtain burial benefits and memorial items provided through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. They help determine eligibility for burial in a VA national cemetery for veterans, service members, spouses, and dependents. The funeral home also facilitates military funeral honors, which include the playing of 'Taps,' a rifle detail, a color guard, and the presentation of the United States flag to the next of kin. They provide guidance on applying for non-service-connected burial allowances and requesting headstones or markers for eligible deceased veterans.
Which faith traditions does Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian, Catholic, United Church of Christ, Alliance families, among others.
What sets Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home apart
- Over 95 years of continuous operation in New Bremen, Ohio, with a multi-generational family history.
- The funeral home building has been a family residence for six generations, offering a home-like setting.
- Comprehensive grief support resources, including local luncheons at Immanuel Church in Kettlersville and outreach ministries like 'A Walk with Job' from Do Good Ministries in Osgood, and teen support from CHP Home Care and Hospice.
- Extensive personalization services, including custom photo displays, videos, artwork, music, and literary readings.
- Dedicated assistance with veteran benefits and military funeral honors.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Earth Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
- · Traditional Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian, Catholic, United Church of Christ, Alliance.
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.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow 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.