Veteran services at Ohio Cremation & Memorial Society
Veteran families in Ontario, OH can turn to Ohio Cremation & Memorial Society for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Ohio Cremation & Memorial Society offers a unique Flag Retirement program, accepting unusable U.S. flags to drape over fallen veterans during cremation as a final tribute. They also assist families in arranging Military Honors Ceremonies for veterans." On-site amenities include memorial chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,600 for basic burial and $1,195 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, burial, veterans services, worry free cremation, flag retirement, and memorial services. 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 columbus memorial center, mansfield memorial center, and memorial chapel. 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 Ohio Cremation & Memorial Society: direct cremation from $1,195. That places direct cremation roughly 42% 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 69 miles from Ohio Cremation & Memorial Society. Ohio Cremation & Memorial Society can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Ohio Cremation & Memorial Society also accommodates Catholic traditions for veterans whose religious or cultural observance shapes the service. Military honors can be integrated into the family's tradition with no conflict — the honor detail observes the family's pace.
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. Ohio Cremation & Memorial Society is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Ohio Cremation & Memorial Society cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,195. 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 Ohio Cremation & Memorial Society located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Ohio Cremation & Memorial Society is located at 9 Chambers Road in Ontario, OH. You can reach the home at (419) 529-6267. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Ohio Cremation & Memorial Society offer veteran families?
Ohio Cremation & Memorial Society provides cremation, burial, veterans services, church funeral plan, worry free cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Ohio Cremation & Memorial Society help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Ohio Cremation & Memorial Society offers a unique Flag Retirement program, accepting unusable U.S. flags to drape over fallen veterans during cremation as a final tribute. They also assist families in arranging Military Honors Ceremonies for veterans.
Which faith traditions does Ohio Cremation & Memorial Society accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Ohio Cremation & Memorial Society apart
- Proprietary "Worry Free Cremation™" 10-step identification process for enhanced security and transparency.
- On-site crematory, ensuring direct oversight of the cremation process.
- Specialized "Cremation for Catholics" services.
- Unique Flag Retirement program, where unusable U.S. flags honor fallen veterans during cremation.
- Staff includes a Certified Celebrant for personalized non-religious or spiritual services.
- Commitment to providing affordable cremation and memorial options, with prices held constant until 2025.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Worry Free Cremation
- · Urn, Keepsakes, and Jewelry
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Worry Free Cremation
- · Cremation for Catholics
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic.
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.