Veteran services at Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home
Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home serves veteran families in Elyria, OH with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and flag presentation. Published pricing lists $5,720 for basic burial and $2,460 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial service, burial, cremation, veterans services, burial vaults, and memorial markers. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,460. That places direct cremation roughly 20% 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 Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in OH, about 27 miles from Laubenthal Mercado 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 Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,460. 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 Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home is located at 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. in Elyria, OH. You can reach the home at (440) 322-4626. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home provides funeral service, memorial service, burial, cremation, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and flag presentation. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned and operated approach, emphasizing personalized service.
- Extensive online and direct grief support resources, including a year of daily email messages.
- Specialization in military funeral honors and assistance with veteran eligibility.
- Proactive guidance on pre-planning and the 'Have the Talk of a Lifetime' initiative.
- Detailed information on funeral etiquette and practical advice for grieving families.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Burial Vaults
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Urn Selection
- · Urn Vaults
- · Cremation Caskets
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veterans
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.