Naegele-Kleb-Ihlendorf Funeral Home

Veteran services at Naegele-Kleb-Ihlendorf Funeral Home

Veteran families in Cincinnati, OH can turn to Naegele-Kleb-Ihlendorf Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "The funeral home assists with military funeral services, including arrangements for burial at veterans' cemeteries and claims related to VA insurance. One obituary notes service in the US Army and burial at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North." Published pricing lists $2,250 for basic burial and $1,950 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $1,695. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include memorial service, cremation, burial, green burial, online memorials, and graveside service. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

Published pricing at Naegele-Kleb-Ihlendorf Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,335. That places direct cremation roughly 35% 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 Kentucky Veterans Cemetery - North in KY, approximately 38 miles from Naegele-Kleb-Ihlendorf Funeral Home. Naegele-Kleb-Ihlendorf 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. Naegele-Kleb-Ihlendorf Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Naegele-Kleb-Ihlendorf Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,335. 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 Naegele-Kleb-Ihlendorf Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Naegele-Kleb-Ihlendorf Funeral Home is located at 3900 Montgomery Rd. in Cincinnati, OH. You can reach the home at (513) 631-2240. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Naegele-Kleb-Ihlendorf Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Naegele-Kleb-Ihlendorf Funeral Home provides traditional funeral service, memorial service, committal service, affirmation of life service, celebration of life service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Naegele-Kleb-Ihlendorf Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

The funeral home assists with military funeral services, including arrangements for burial at veterans' cemeteries and claims related to VA insurance. One obituary notes service in the US Army and burial at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North.

Which faith traditions does Naegele-Kleb-Ihlendorf Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Christian (Church of God) families, among others.

What sets Naegele-Kleb-Ihlendorf Funeral Home apart

Over 145 years of continuous family ownership and operation, established in 1880.
Specialization in green burial options, including guidance on biodegradable containers and local green cemeteries like Heritage Acres Memorial Sanctuary.
Long-tenured and multi-licensed staff, including owner Bernard G. Naegele (licensed since 1962) and licensed funeral directors and embalmers Tara M. Fridley and Jackie J. Hahn.
Active involvement in the local community and churches, promoting a strong Christian doctrine.

Military & veteran services offered

★Memorial Service

★Online Memorials

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Committal Service
· Burial
· Green Burial
· Graveside Service
· Immediate Burial

Cremation

· Cremation
· Washing and Disinfection
· Direct Cremation

On-site facilities

· Funeral Home

· Church

· Cemetery

· Comfortable Surroundings

· Warm Atmosphere

· Clean Facility

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Norwood Masonic Lodge #576 F&AM
· Greater Cincinnati Funeral Service Association

Specializations

· Green Burial

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Christian (Church of God).

Branches of service supported

Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Naegele-Kleb-Ihlendorf Funeral Home has documented experience supporting the following branches:

Army

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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.

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How 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.