Veteran services at N J Hogenkamp Sons Inc
N J Hogenkamp Sons Inc serves veteran families in Minster, OH with military funeral planning. In their own words: "The funeral home coordinates specialized military tributes and offers burial with military rites, as indicated by their service descriptions and past obituaries." On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,650 for basic burial and $2,000 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, memorial service, graveside service, and burial. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include on-site chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at N J Hogenkamp Sons Inc: direct cremation from $2,000. That places direct cremation roughly 2% below 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 Marion National Cemetery in IN, approximately 54 miles from N J Hogenkamp Sons Inc. N J Hogenkamp Sons Inc 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. N J Hogenkamp Sons Inc is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at N J Hogenkamp Sons Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,000. 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 N J Hogenkamp Sons Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
N J Hogenkamp Sons Inc is located at 61 South Hanover Street in Minster, OH. You can reach the home at (419) 628-2341. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does N J Hogenkamp Sons Inc offer veteran families?
N J Hogenkamp Sons Inc provides cremation services, traditional funeral service, memorial service, graveside service, preplanning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does N J Hogenkamp Sons Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The funeral home coordinates specialized military tributes and offers burial with military rites, as indicated by their service descriptions and past obituaries.
Which faith traditions does N J Hogenkamp Sons Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Christian (general) families, among others.
What sets N J Hogenkamp Sons Inc apart
- Six generations of continuous family ownership and operation since 1874.
- Multiple locations across Minster, St. Henry, Coldwater, and Russia, Ohio, providing broad regional coverage.
- Strong emphasis on preplanning services to ease the burden on families and ensure wishes are honored.
- Extensive personalization options for services, including integration of photos, videos, artwork, music, and literature.
- Comprehensive grief support resources and assistance with Social Security benefits.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Christian (general).
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.