Veteran services at McGorray-Hanna Funeral Homes
McGorray-Hanna Funeral Homes serves veteran families in Westlake, OH with military funeral planning. In their own words: "McGorray-Hanna Funeral Homes is proud to honor veterans and acknowledge their sacrifice and patriotism." Published pricing lists $5,190 for basic burial and $2,420 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at McGorray-Hanna Funeral Homes: direct cremation from $2,420. That places direct cremation roughly 18% above 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 32 miles from McGorray-Hanna Funeral Homes. McGorray-Hanna Funeral Homes 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. McGorray-Hanna Funeral Homes is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at McGorray-Hanna Funeral Homes cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,420. 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 McGorray-Hanna Funeral Homes located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
McGorray-Hanna Funeral Homes is located at 25620 Center Ridge Road in Westlake, OH. You can reach the home at (216) 226-5356. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does McGorray-Hanna Funeral Homes offer veteran families?
McGorray-Hanna Funeral Homes provides funeral services, grief support, veteran services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does McGorray-Hanna Funeral Homes help veterans with VA burial benefits?
McGorray-Hanna Funeral Homes is proud to honor veterans and acknowledge their sacrifice and patriotism.
Which faith traditions does McGorray-Hanna Funeral Homes accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Methodist, Anglican families, among others.
What sets McGorray-Hanna Funeral Homes apart
- Customized services tailored to individual values, preferences, and budget.
- "365 Days of Healing" daily email program offering comfort and advice for grief.
- Explicit commitment to honoring veterans.
Military & veteran services offered
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Methodist, Anglican.
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.