Veteran services at Russell-Sly Family Funeral Home
Russell-Sly Family Funeral Home serves veteran families in Middlefield, OH with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,675 for basic burial and $1,840 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, veterans services, burial vault selection, and cemetery arrangements. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Russell-Sly Family 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 50 miles from Russell-Sly Family 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 Russell-Sly Family 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 Russell-Sly Family Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Russell-Sly Family Funeral Home is located at 15670 West High St. in Middlefield, OH. You can reach the home at (440) 632-0241. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Russell-Sly Family Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Russell-Sly Family Funeral Home provides traditional funeral services, personalized funeral services, cremation services, pre-planning, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Russell-Sly Family Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Russell-Sly Family 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 Russell-Sly Family Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Nondenominational Christian families, among others.
What sets Russell-Sly Family Funeral Home apart
- Personalized funeral services crafted to honor the unique life and memories of each individual.
- Comprehensive pre-planning options, including an online form and participation in the 'Have The Talk of a Lifetime' initiative to encourage meaningful family conversations.
- Specialized support for veterans, offering assistance with headstones, burial flags, and navigating available benefits.
- Dedicated grief support resources and a complimentary email alert service for new obituaries.
- Convenient online payment processing for services.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Vault Selection
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Urn Selection
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · East Geauga Kiwanis Club
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Ohio Funeral Directors Association
- · Ohio Embalmers Association
- · The Funeral and Memorial Information Council
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Nondenominational Christian. 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.