Veteran services at Ransom Funeral Home
Veteran families in Castalia, OH can turn to Ransom Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Published pricing lists $4,625 for basic burial and $2,250 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: veterans services, cremation, and burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Ransom Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,250. That places direct cremation roughly 10% above 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 Ohio Veterans Home Cemetery in OH, about 6 miles from Ransom 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 Ransom Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,250. 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 Ransom Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Ransom Funeral Home is located at 610 South Washington Street in Castalia, OH. You can reach the home at (419) 626-6666. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Ransom Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Ransom Funeral Home provides pre-planning, grief support, veterans services, cremation, burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Ransom Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Ransom Funeral Home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Ransom Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Lutheran, Catholic, Nondenominational, Bible-believing (Founders Community Church), United Church of Christ families, among others.
What sets Ransom Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned and operated with multiple generations of funeral directors and embalmers, including Robert, Janet, and Brett Ransom.
- Facility originally a remodeled farmhouse, expanded to accommodate two families simultaneously with a children's area and kitchen facilities.
- Deep community roots, with founder Robert Ransom being a native of Castalia and active in the local Lion's Club.
- Comprehensive online resources including direct flower ordering, enhanced obituaries with guest books, email subscriptions for new notices, and options for food gifts and sympathy cards.
- Offers a year of complimentary daily grief support messages via email.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Lion's Club
Specialties
- · Veterans
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Lutheran, Catholic, Nondenominational, Bible-believing (Founders Community Church), United Church of Christ, Free Will Baptist. 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.