Veteran services at Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home
Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home in Hamilton, IN supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include lynn street chapel and high street chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,350 for basic burial and $2,210 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, and veteran services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include lynn street chapel and high street chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Fort Custer National Cemetery in MI, about 59 miles from Oberlin-Turnbull 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 779 funeral homes in Indiana. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
Does Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (419) 636-3139 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home is located at 3985 East Church Street in Hamilton, IN. You can reach the home at (419) 636-3139. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home provides plan a funeral, plan ahead, cremation, traditional burial, mausoleum entombment, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, United Church of Christ, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) families, among others.
What sets Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home apart
- Operated by Marc F. "Burrly" Burr, a sixth-generation funeral director.
- Features "Events on the Avenue," an adjacent event space for gatherings of 5 to 200 people, including bar areas and a chair lift.
- Offers a therapy dog in training, Vivian Violet Burr, to provide comfort.
- Provides personalized touches, such as staff preparing specific items like a loved one's favorite cookies, as noted in family testimonials.
- Extensive community involvement and affiliations of key staff members, including Rotary Clubs, American Legion, and VFW.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Center for Loss and Life Transition
- · Batesville
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
- · Grief Support
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, United Church of Christ, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.