Newcomer Funeral Homes & Crematory

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 its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. 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.

The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, traditional burial, memorial service, direct cremation, direct burial, and military funeral honors ceremony. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include northeast chapel, northwest chapel, southwest chapel, and spacious chapels.

Published pricing at Newcomer Funeral Homes & Crematory: direct cremation from $1,395. That places direct cremation roughly 32% 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 Dayton National Cemetery in OH, about 74 miles from Newcomer Funeral Homes & Crematory. 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.

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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.

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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.