Robert L Crooks Funeral Center

Veteran services at Robert L Crooks Funeral Center

Robert L Crooks Funeral Center, located in West Alexandria, OH, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Preble Memory Gardens Funeral Center offers dedicated veteran services, including providing flags to be displayed at veterans' gravesites as an enduring tribute to their service and sacrifice." On-site amenities include reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,993 for basic burial and $2,993 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, veteran services, traditional burial, conservational green burial, pet cremations / burials, and memorial for the unborn. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

Published pricing at Robert L Crooks Funeral Center: direct cremation from $1,995. That places direct cremation roughly 3% 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 17 miles from Robert L Crooks Funeral Center. Robert L Crooks Funeral Center can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

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. Robert L Crooks Funeral Center is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Robert L Crooks Funeral Center cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,995. 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 Robert L Crooks Funeral Center located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Robert L Crooks Funeral Center is located at 3377 US Route 35 E in West Alexandria, OH. You can reach the home at (937) 839-4476. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Robert L Crooks Funeral Center offer veteran families?

Robert L Crooks Funeral Center provides immediate need, traditional services, cremation services, personalization, veteran services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Robert L Crooks Funeral Center help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Preble Memory Gardens Funeral Center offers dedicated veteran services, including providing flags to be displayed at veterans' gravesites as an enduring tribute to their service and sacrifice.

Which faith traditions does Robert L Crooks Funeral Center accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Christian denominations (e.g., Lutheran, Baptist, Pentecostal) families, among others.

What sets Robert L Crooks Funeral Center apart

Offers conservational green burial options, providing an environmentally conscious choice.
Provides pet cremations and burials with designated sections and memorial options.
Features a dedicated "Memorial for The Unborn" for compassionate remembrance.
Family-owned and operated, with owners Derek and Eshelle Bales actively involved in daily operations and community leadership roles.
Integrates funeral home and cemetery services, including a mausoleum and reception hall, on a single property.
Offers extensive grief support, including a year of weekly emails and resources tailored for children.

Military & veteran services offered

★Veteran Services

★Mausoleum Entombment

★Memorial for The Unborn

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Traditional Burial
· Conservational Green Burial

Cremation

· Cremation Services
· Pet Cremations / Burials

On-site facilities

· Cemetery

· Mausoleum

· Reception Hall

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Ohio Funeral Directors Association
· Preble County Mental Health and Recovery Board
· Camden Family Lions Club
· National Funeral Directors Association
· Ohio Cemetery Association
· Little Shoppe of Sharing
· The Common Good of Preble County
· Leadership Preble County

Specializations

· Conservational Green Burial
· Pet Cremations / Burials
· Memorial for The Unborn
· Veteran Services
· Personalized Online Memorials
· Video Tributes
· Grief Support Programs

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Christian denominations (e.g., Lutheran, Baptist, Pentecostal). Languages spoken at the home: English.

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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.

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How 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.