Veteran services at Schwermesser Funeral Home, Inc.
Schwermesser Funeral Home, Inc. serves veteran families in Akron, 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 $2,375 for basic burial and a quoted rate for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, traditional burial, veterans services, and memorial luncheon. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Schwermesser Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $1,910. That places direct cremation roughly 7% 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 16 miles from Schwermesser 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.
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 Schwermesser Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,910. 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 Schwermesser Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Schwermesser Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 600 East Turkeyfoot Lake Rd. in Akron, OH. You can reach the home at (330) 899-9107. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Schwermesser Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
Schwermesser Funeral Home, Inc. provides funeral service, cremation, traditional burial, pre-arrangements, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Schwermesser Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Schwermesser Funeral Home, Inc. mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Schwermesser Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Schwermesser Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Offers a year of daily grief support messages via email.
- Provides specialized memorial jewelry options like 'Glass Remembrances' and 'Memory Glass' that can incorporate cremains, soil, sand, or dirt.
- Features an online pre-arrangements form for convenient planning.
- Maintains an extensive list of local resources for memorial luncheons and grief support organizations.
- Includes a detailed FAQ section on their website addressing common questions about funeral processes and costs.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Urn Selection
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Ohio Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Veterans
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic. 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.