Veteran services at Routsong Funeral Home
For veterans in Kettering, OH, Routsong Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include kettering chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,450 for basic burial and $3,350 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, memorial service, military burial, and online memorials. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include kettering chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Dayton National Cemetery in OH, about 7 miles from Routsong 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
Does Routsong Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Routsong Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (937) 293-4137 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Routsong Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Routsong Funeral Home is located at 2100 East Stroop Road in Kettering, OH. You can reach the home at (937) 293-4137. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Routsong Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Routsong Funeral Home provides pet services, pre-planning, traditional service, cremation, body donation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Routsong Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Routsong Funeral Home mentions veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Routsong Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, United Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ, Orthodox Christian families, among others.
What sets Routsong Funeral Home apart
- Multi-generational family ownership and operation since 1918, with the fourth generation actively involved.
- Funeral directors are not compensated on commission, ensuring transparent guidance without sales pressure.
- Specialized pet loss services, including cremation, paw print & photo keepsakes, and a dedicated 'Room For Last Goodbye'.
- On-site comfort animals, Boat and Scooter (Australian Shepherds), to provide a calming presence.
- Awarded the National Funeral Directors Association's 'Pursuit of Excellence Award' over a dozen times.
- Offers a year of weekly grief support messages via email, in addition to resources for children and complicated grief.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Cremation Association Of North America
- · International Cemetery, Cremation And Funeral Association
- · Ohio Funeral Directors Association
- · Montgomery County Funeral Directors Association
- · Death Care Management Council
Specialties
- · Pet Loss Services
- · Grief Support
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, United Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ, Orthodox Christian.
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.