Veteran services at McVay-Perkins Funeral Home
McVay-Perkins Funeral Home serves veteran families in Caldwell, OH with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions veterans cemetery burial. Published pricing lists $2,675 for basic burial and $1,840 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial services, cremation services, pet cremation, direct cremation, memorial service, and direct burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at McVay-Perkins Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,595. That places direct cremation roughly 27% 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 West Virginia National Cemetery in WV, about 81 miles from McVay-Perkins 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 McVay-Perkins Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,595. 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 McVay-Perkins Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
McVay-Perkins Funeral Home is located at 416 East Street in Caldwell, OH. You can reach the home at (740) 732-4223. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does McVay-Perkins Funeral Home offer veteran families?
McVay-Perkins Funeral Home provides burial services, cremation services, pet cremation, pre-need options, direct cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does McVay-Perkins Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, McVay-Perkins Funeral Home mentions veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does McVay-Perkins Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Baptist, Nazarene families, among others.
What sets McVay-Perkins Funeral Home apart
- Specialized pet cremation services in partnership with Geib Funeral Home, including individual cremation, paw print keepsakes, and carved wooden urns.
- Integration of the Vital ICE app, a free public safety tool for storing emergency medical information accessible by first responders.
- Deep-rooted family history and continuous operation in Noble County since 1937, with the Perkins family joining in 1988.
- Comprehensive FAQ sections on both cremation and burial services, providing transparent information to families.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Direct Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Pet Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Geib Funeral Home
Specialties
- · Pet Cremation
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Baptist, Nazarene. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.