Veteran services at McVay-Perkins Funeral Home
McVay-Perkins Funeral Home serves veteran families in Caldwell, OH with military funeral planning. In their own words: "McVay-Perkins Funeral Home assists families of veterans by contacting national cemeteries for burial arrangements if the veteran qualifies." 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.
Veteran-related services offered include burial services, cremation services, pet cremation, direct cremation, memorial service, and direct burial. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at McVay-Perkins Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,595. That places direct cremation roughly 27% 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 West Virginia National Cemetery in WV, approximately 81 miles from McVay-Perkins Funeral Home. McVay-Perkins Funeral Home 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. McVay-Perkins Funeral Home is among them.
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?
McVay-Perkins Funeral Home assists families of veterans by contacting national cemeteries for burial arrangements if the veteran qualifies.
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 & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Direct Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Pet Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Geib Funeral Home
Specializations
- · Pet Cremation
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Baptist, Nazarene. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.