Veteran services at Newcomer Funeral Homes & Crematory
Veteran families in Columbus, OH can turn to Newcomer Funeral Homes & Crematory for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions assists military veterans and their families in arranging military funeral honors ceremonies, which include the folding and presentation of the United States burial flag and the playing of Taps. They also help families apply for eligible burial and cemetery benefits from the Veterans Administration, such as a burial flag, burial at a national veterans' cemetery, and a veterans' cemetery marker. Their staff aids in acquiring, completing, and submitting necessary forms and documents." On-site amenities include northeast chapel, northwest chapel, and southwest chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,545 for basic burial and $1,595 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, traditional burial, memorial service, direct cremation, direct burial, and military funeral honors ceremony. 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 northeast chapel, northwest chapel, southwest chapel, and spacious chapels. 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 Newcomer Funeral Homes & Crematory: direct cremation from $1,395. That places direct cremation roughly 32% 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 Dayton National Cemetery in OH, approximately 74 miles from Newcomer Funeral Homes & Crematory. Newcomer Funeral Homes & Crematory 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. Newcomer Funeral Homes & Crematory is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Newcomer Funeral Homes & Crematory cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,395. 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 Newcomer Funeral Homes & Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Newcomer Funeral Homes & Crematory is located at 3047 East Dublin Granville Rd. in Columbus, OH. You can reach the home at (614) 818-1188. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Newcomer Funeral Homes & Crematory offer veteran families?
Newcomer Funeral Homes & Crematory provides cremation, funeral services, advance planning, traditional burial, memorial service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Newcomer Funeral Homes & Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions assists military veterans and their families in arranging military funeral honors ceremonies, which include the folding and presentation of the United States burial flag and the playing of Taps. They also help families apply for eligible burial and cemetery benefits from the Veterans Administration, such as a burial flag, burial at a national veterans' cemetery, and a veterans' cemetery marker. Their staff aids in acquiring, completing, and submitting necessary forms and documents.
What sets Newcomer Funeral Homes & Crematory apart
- Multi-generational family ownership with roots tracing back to 1893.
- Commitment to providing cremation and funeral services at a price significantly below other area funeral homes, potentially saving families hundreds or thousands of dollars.
- The Northwest Chapel offers the convenience of moving directly from the viewing room to the cremation room, eliminating the need for additional travel.
- Extensive preplanning resources, including online tools, webinars, and workshops, to help families make informed decisions and secure future arrangements.
- Specialization in veterans' benefits and military funeral honors, assisting families with ceremonies and obtaining eligible benefits.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
- · Direct Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Veterans Services
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.