Veteran services at Hempel Funeral Home
For veterans in Amherst, OH, Hempel Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,490 for basic burial and $1,750 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. It has a 4.8 rating from 25 reviews on Google.
The home lists these veteran-related services: traditional burial, cremation, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Hempel Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,750 and basic burial from $6,550. That places direct cremation roughly 15% below 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 24 miles from Hempel 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.
Hempel Funeral Home has a 4.8-star rating from 25 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 Hempel Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,750, basic burial starts at $6,550. 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 Hempel Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Hempel Funeral Home is located at 373 Cleveland Avenue in Amherst, OH. You can reach the home at (440) 988-4451. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Hempel Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Hempel Funeral Home provides online condolences, pre-planning, grief support, funeral videos, traditional burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Hempel Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Hempel Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Hempel Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian, Catholic families, among others.
How do families rate Hempel Funeral Home?
Hempel Funeral Home holds a 4.8-star rating across 25 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Hempel Funeral Home apart
- Operates as a multi-generational family business, with William, Eric, Ryan, and William Hempel (Jr.) involved in daily operations and leadership.
- Emphasizes a 'ministry' approach to funeral service, focusing on providing knowledge, order, and dignity to grieving families.
- Offers a year of daily grief support messages via email to families.
- Provides extensive guidance on funeral etiquette, 'When Death Occurs,' and the 'Have The Talk of a Lifetime' program.
- Features a luncheon hall available for rental, providing a convenient space for post-service gatherings.
- The facility blends contemporary convenience with old-fashioned charm, including antique furnishings dating back to the Civil War.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Main Street Amherst
- · Ohio State Embalmers & Funeral Directors
Specialties
- · Veterans
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian, Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English.
What families have said
From the hospital call onward, Eric and Ryan guided the family without rushing through any decisions. Mark fielded questions patiently and ensured every detail received careful attention, letting the family focus on grief rather than logistics.
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.