Veteran services at Jackson-Sarver Family Funeral Home
Veteran families in Pleasant Hill, OH can turn to Jackson-Sarver Family Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Jackson-Sarver Family Funeral Homes offers comprehensive Veterans Services, including assistance with obtaining Veterans Headstones and Veterans Burial Flags. They also provide guidance on Social Security and Veterans Administration benefits." On-site amenities include hale house reception center, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,440 for basic burial and $1,940 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, veterans services, and traditional burial. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Jackson-Sarver Family Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,940. That places direct cremation roughly 5% 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 Dayton National Cemetery in OH, approximately 21 miles from Jackson-Sarver Family Funeral Home. Jackson-Sarver Family 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. Jackson-Sarver Family Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Jackson-Sarver Family Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,940. 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 Jackson-Sarver Family Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Jackson-Sarver Family Funeral Home is located at 1 South Main St. in Pleasant Hill, OH. You can reach the home at (937) 676-2201. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Jackson-Sarver Family Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Jackson-Sarver Family Funeral Home provides obituary services, grief support, pre-planning, pet loss services, cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Jackson-Sarver Family Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Jackson-Sarver Family Funeral Homes offers comprehensive Veterans Services, including assistance with obtaining Veterans Headstones and Veterans Burial Flags. They also provide guidance on Social Security and Veterans Administration benefits.
Which faith traditions does Jackson-Sarver Family Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Old German Baptist Brethren (New Conference), United Church of Christ families, among others.
What sets Jackson-Sarver Family Funeral Home apart
- On-site crematory for direct cremation services
- Hale House Reception Center for post-service gatherings
- Pet Loss services
- Obituary Writer tool to assist families in crafting tributes
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Veterans Services
- · Pet Loss
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Old German Baptist Brethren (New Conference), United Church of Christ. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.