Veteran services at Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home
Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home, located in Cincinnati, OH, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. Published pricing lists $5,495 for basic burial and $1,595 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,595. That places direct cremation roughly 22% below 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 Kentucky Veterans Cemetery - North in KY, about 42 miles from Neidhard-Minges 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 Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,595. 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 Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home is located at 3155 Harrison Ave. in Cincinnati, OH. You can reach the home at (513) 661-3022. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home provides funeral services, celebration of life, bereavement services, support group, holiday hope program, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Orthodox Catholic families, among others.
What sets Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home apart
- Comprehensive aftercare services, including a monthly grief support group and an annual "Hope for the Holidays" program.
- Affiliation with Fernside, a center for grieving children, providing resources for younger family members.
- Staff members with specialized certifications, such as Certified Professional in Funeral Planning and Advanced Planning Specialist.
- Involvement of staff in federal and state disaster mortuary response teams (DMORT and OMORT).
- Multi-generational family involvement in the business, with Elyse Minges-Lanker representing the sixth generation.
- Detailed guidance on ash scattering services, including regulatory information and various scattering techniques.
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Ash Scattering
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Donauschwaben Society
- · Catholic Kolping Society
- · Der Deutsche Buben Verein
- · St. Ignatius Church
- · Greater Cincinnati Funeral Directors Association Board
- · St. Jude Church
- · Gamble-Nippert YMCA
- · Westwood Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation
Specialties
- · Certified Professional in Funeral Planning
- · Advanced Planning Specialist
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Orthodox Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: Amharic, Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Danish, Dutch, Filipino, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Punjabi (Gurmukhi), Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese.
Branches of service mentioned
Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.