Veteran services at Lamiell Funeral Home
Lamiell Funeral Home, located in Canton, OH, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Lamiell Funeral Home considers it a privilege to serve veterans and their families, offering guidance in accessing deserved benefits and providing services that honor the sacrifice and commitment of every veteran." On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,400 for basic burial and $1,595 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. A modest 12 Google reviews give the firm a 4.8-star average.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, memorial service, graveside service, veterans services, and burial services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include on-site chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Lamiell Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,275 and basic burial from $4,050. That places direct cremation roughly 38% 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 Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in OH, approximately 26 miles from Lamiell Funeral Home. Lamiell Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Lamiell Funeral Home holds a 4.8-star rating from 12 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
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. Lamiell Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Lamiell Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,275, basic burial starts at $4,050. 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 Lamiell Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Lamiell Funeral Home is located at 1353 Cleveland Avenue Northwest in Canton, OH. You can reach the home at (330) 456-7375. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Lamiell Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Lamiell Funeral Home provides traditional funeral service, cremation services, memorial service, graveside service, preplanning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Lamiell Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Lamiell Funeral Home considers it a privilege to serve veterans and their families, offering guidance in accessing deserved benefits and providing services that honor the sacrifice and commitment of every veteran.
Which faith traditions does Lamiell Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Christian families, among others.
How do families rate Lamiell Funeral Home?
Lamiell Funeral Home holds a 4.8-star rating across 12 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Lamiell Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned and operated since 1969, with current owner Jim Patron having apprenticed under the founder, Paul Sr., ensuring continuity of the family's service philosophy.
- Operates an on-site crematory, providing continuous care for loved ones throughout the cremation process.
- Strong emphasis on personalized services, including tribute videos, custom music, and display of personal items to reflect individual lives.
- Deep roots in the Canton community, with the founding family and current owner actively involved in local churches and charitable organizations.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Locally Owned Catholic Funeral Director
- · Supports Basilica of St. John the Baptist
- · Supports Little Flower Catholic Parish
- · Supports St. Michael the Archangel Church
- · Supports St. Paul Church
Specializations
- · Preplanning
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Christian.
What families have said
PJ Lamiell's knowledge spans church and cemetery details; families repeatedly return with confidence. He handles logistics clearly while his staff remains accessible.
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.