Veteran services at James E Washington Funeral Services
James E Washington Funeral Services serves veteran families in Youngstown, OH with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Assistance with securing Veterans benefits." Published pricing lists $4,456 for basic burial and $1,816 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in OH, approximately 59 miles from James E Washington Funeral Services. James E Washington Funeral Services 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. James E Washington Funeral Services is among them.
Frequently asked questions
Does James E Washington Funeral Services publish funeral prices?
James E Washington Funeral Services has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (330) 782-8500, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is James E Washington Funeral Services located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
James E Washington Funeral Services is located at 2234 Glenwood Avenue in Youngstown, OH. You can reach the home at (330) 782-8500. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does James E Washington Funeral Services offer veteran families?
James E Washington Funeral Services provides traditional funeral services, personalized funeral services, limousine services, transport services, funeral program design, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does James E Washington Funeral Services help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Assistance with securing Veterans benefits.
Which faith traditions does James E Washington Funeral Services accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Catholic families, among others.
What sets James E Washington Funeral Services apart
- Family-owned and operated since 1981, serving the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys.
- Founder James E. Washington is a Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP), the first and only in Youngstown, a designation held by only 10% of funeral directors nationally.
- Operates multiple facilities across Youngstown, Farrell (PA), and Canton, OH, including a dedicated Repast & Events Center.
- Offers specialized services including domestic and international shipping of remains.
- Deeply engaged in community service, with the founder holding leadership roles in local organizations and his church, and having established Youngstown's first African-American commercial ambulance service.
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremations
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Youngstown Area Funeral Directors Association
- · Ohio Embalmers Association
- · Buckeye State Funeral Directors & Embalmers Association
- · National Funeral Directors & Morticians Association
- · Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice
Specializations
- · Traditional Funeral Services
- · Personalized Funeral Services
- · Special Limousine & Transport Services
- · Funeral Program Design & Printing
- · Domestic & International Shipping
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Catholic.
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.