Veteran services at Sheridan Funeral Home
For veterans in Lancaster, OH, Sheridan Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include off-street parking and funeral chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,515 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services and burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include funeral chapel.
Published pricing at Sheridan Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,515. That places direct cremation roughly 23% above 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 Dayton National Cemetery in OH, about 88 miles from Sheridan 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 Sheridan Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,515. 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 Sheridan Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Sheridan Funeral Home is located at 222 South Columbus Street in Lancaster, OH. You can reach the home at (740) 653-4633. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Sheridan Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Sheridan Funeral Home provides traditional funeral services, cremation services, basic services, burial, mausoleum entombment, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Sheridan Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Sheridan Funeral Home 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.
Which faith traditions does Sheridan Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Christian (Non-denominational), United Brethren families, among others.
What sets Sheridan Funeral Home apart
- Over a century of continuous family ownership and operation, established in 1903.
- Founder James H. Sheridan was among Ohio's first licensed embalmers (1902) and introduced Fairfield County's first motorized funeral coach.
- Centrally located in Historical Downtown Lancaster with off-street parking and walking distance to local restaurants.
- Facilities include a dedicated family lounge, funeral chapel, and are fully handicapped accessible.
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Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Christian (Non-denominational), United Brethren.
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.