Veteran services at Matteson Funeral Home
Matteson Funeral Home serves veteran families in West Salem, OH with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,550 for basic burial and $1,925 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, memorial service, graveside service, burial, and veterans service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Matteson Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,925. That places direct cremation roughly 6% below 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 15 miles from Matteson 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 Matteson Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,925. 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 Matteson Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Matteson Funeral Home is located at 40 Congress Street in West Salem, OH. You can reach the home at (419) 853-4000. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Matteson Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Matteson Funeral Home provides traditional funeral service, cremation, memorial service, graveside service, burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Matteson Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Matteson Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Matteson Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Methodist, Catholic, Church of Christ, Apostolic families, among others.
What sets Matteson Funeral Home apart
- Third-generation family-owned and operated business, with Michele Matteson and Victoria Devore actively involved.
- Extensive experience in the community, serving West Salem and tri-county areas since 1953.
- Dedicated personalization services, allowing families to integrate photos, videos, artwork, music, and readings to create unique tributes.
- Comprehensive grief support, including a year of weekly grief messages and specialized resources for children and grief.
- Active community involvement by staff, such as Michele Matteson's roles on the West Salem Village Cemetery Board and West Salem United Methodist Church Leadership Board, and Victoria Devore's memberships in various local organizations.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Ohio Funeral Directors Association
- · Ohio Embalmers Association
Specialties
- · Grief Support
- · Children and Grief
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Methodist, Catholic, Church of Christ, Apostolic.
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.