Veteran services at Johnson Funeral Home
Johnson Funeral Home, located in Painesville, OH, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,390 for basic burial and $2,375 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial services, graveside ceremonies, military services, basic cremation, full service cremation, and military funeral honors. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in OH, about 58 miles from Johnson 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
Does Johnson Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Johnson Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (440) 357-7544 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Johnson Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Johnson Funeral Home is located at 368 Mentor Avenue in Painesville, OH. You can reach the home at (440) 357-7544. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Johnson Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Johnson Funeral Home provides preplanning, traditional funerals, memorial services, graveside ceremonies, military services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Johnson Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Johnson Funeral Home mentions veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Johnson Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Methodist, Church of the Brethren, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Johnson Funeral Home apart
- On-site crematory, ensuring loved ones remain in their care throughout the cremation process.
- Multi-generational family ownership and operation, spanning second and third generations with potential fourth-generation involvement.
- Dedicated Director of Post Service Care (Rev. Gerald Kalb) providing support to families after services.
- Historic Tudor-style home location opposite Lake Erie College in Painesville's Historic District.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Ceremonies
Cremation
- · Basic Cremation
- · Full Service Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Downtown Painesville Organization
- · Roddick Fund
- · Painesville Chamber of Commerce
- · TriPoint BNI
- · Western Reserve Junior Service League
Specialties
- · Military & Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Methodist, Church of the Brethren, Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English, Finnish (website translation), Hungarian (website translation), Spanish (website translation).
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.