Veteran services at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home
Veteran families in Athens, OH can turn to Jagers & Sons Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. Published pricing lists $4,495 for basic burial and $2,140 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial service, cremation, and veteran services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,140. That places direct cremation roughly 4% 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 Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery in WV, about 68 miles from Jagers & Sons 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.
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 Jagers & Sons Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,140. 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 Jagers & Sons Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Jagers & Sons Funeral Home is located at 24 Morris Avenue in Athens, OH. You can reach the home at (740) 593-3567. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Jagers & Sons Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Jagers & Sons Funeral Home provides funeral, memorial service, cremation, veteran services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Jagers & Sons Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Jagers & Sons Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Jagers & Sons Funeral Home apart
- Third-generation family ownership and operation, with Tim Jagers as a licensed funeral director.
- Specialization in veteran services, offering dedicated tribute and support for service members.
- Modern venue designed for celebrating lives.
- Extensive online grief resources through the Griefwords Online Library, in affiliation with the Center for Loss and Life Transition, offering articles for individuals, families, children, teenagers, and caregivers.
- Detailed guidance on funeral etiquette provided on their website to assist attendees.
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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.