Veteran services at Schaffer Funeral Home, Inc.
Schaffer Funeral Home, Inc. in Defiance, OH supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. The team handles VA burial allowances, honor-guard coordination, and national-cemetery scheduling. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. It has a 4.9 rating from 32 reviews on Google.
Published pricing at Schaffer Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $1,995. That places direct cremation roughly 3% 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 Marion National Cemetery in IN, about 85 miles from Schaffer Funeral Home, Inc.. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Schaffer Funeral Home, Inc. lists these traditions and communities: Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Secular Humanist, and Lgbtq Affirming. Military funeral honors can be part of a religious service; tell the director the order you want.
Schaffer Funeral Home, Inc. has a 4.9-star rating from 32 Google reviews.
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 Schaffer Funeral Home, Inc. 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 Schaffer Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Schaffer Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 1753 South Clinton St. in Defiance, OH. You can reach the home at (419) 784-2441. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Schaffer Funeral Home, Inc. offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Schaffer Funeral Home, Inc. starts at $1,995. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Schaffer Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Schaffer Funeral Home, Inc. assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
How do families rate Schaffer Funeral Home, Inc.?
Schaffer Funeral Home, Inc. holds a 4.9-star rating across 32 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What families have said
Mr. Schaffer's staff handled arrangements with respectful care, honoring family requests and music preferences. Sara provided responsive support when a father passed suddenly.
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.