Veteran services at Ripepi Funeral Home
Ripepi Funeral Home in Parma, OH supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include chapel and ample parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,895 for basic burial and $1,795 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 cemetery/crematory coordination. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Ripepi Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,795. That places direct cremation roughly 12% 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 Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in OH, about 29 miles from Ripepi 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 Ripepi Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,795. 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 Ripepi Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Ripepi Funeral Home is located at 5762 Pearl Rd. in Parma, OH. You can reach the home at (440) 888-0800. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Ripepi Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Ripepi Funeral Home provides traditional funeral, cremation, memorial service, graveside service, visitation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Ripepi Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Ripepi Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Ripepi Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Christian, Orthodox families, among others.
What sets Ripepi Funeral Home apart
- Over 75 years of continuous family ownership and operation, maintaining a direct family legacy since 1948.
- Features an on-site crematory, ensuring that loved ones remain in their care throughout the cremation process.
- Offers a newly remodeled Remembrance Center, providing a versatile space for memorial services or luncheons.
- Staff member Celestino Parente is fluent in Spanish and Italian, catering to diverse linguistic needs.
- Provides specialized grief support resources, including dedicated guidance for children experiencing loss and a year of weekly grief messages.
- Active community involvement by staff, including affiliations with local Italian-American organizations and churches.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Director's Association
- · Ohio Funeral Director's Association
- · Embalmer's Association of Cleveland
- · NOIA Northern Ohio Italian Organization
- · Circolo Italo Americano Corenese Club
- · Orion Lodge 353 (Masons)
Specialties
- · Spanish Language Services
- · Italian Language Services
- · Life Celebrant Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Christian, Orthodox. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish, Italian.
Branches of service mentioned
Ripepi Funeral Home's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.