Veteran services at Riddle Funeral Home
Veteran families in Vermilion, OH can turn to Riddle Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,287 for basic burial and $2,110 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, memorial service, graveside service, and veterans resources. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel and memorial design suite.
Published pricing at Riddle Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,110. That places direct cremation roughly 3% 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 17 miles from Riddle 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 Riddle Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,110. 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 Riddle Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Riddle Funeral Home is located at 5345 South St. in Vermilion, OH. You can reach the home at (440) 967-3212. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Riddle Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Riddle Funeral Home provides cremation, traditional funeral service, memorial service, graveside service, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Riddle Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Riddle Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Riddle Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, United Church of Christ Congregational, Lutheran families, among others.
What sets Riddle Funeral Home apart
- Operates an on-site crematory, ensuring loved ones remain in their care throughout the cremation process.
- Offers specialized pet services.
- Provides monument sales and has a dedicated memorial design suite.
- Assists families with arrangements for death occurring away from home, both domestically and internationally.
- Offers detailed cemetery services and transparent pricing for Maple Grove and Brownhelm Cemeteries.
- Deeply involved in numerous local community organizations and professional associations.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Ohio Funeral Directors
- · Greater Lorain County Funeral Directors
- · Vermilion Education Foundation
- · Rotary
- · Vermilion College Club
- · United Church of Christ Congregational
- · Vermilion Family YMCA
- · Vermilion Chamber
Specialties
- · On-site Cremation
- · Pet Services
- · Monuments
- · Cemetery Services
- · Veterans Services
- · Grief Support
- · Death Away From Home
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, United Church of Christ Congregational, Lutheran. 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.