Veteran services at Snyder Funeral Home - Dowds Chapel
Snyder Funeral Home - Dowds Chapel, located in Mount Vernon, OH, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include witness chapel, crematory chapel, and service chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,295 for basic burial and $2,445 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, graveside services, veteran services, green burials & eco-friendly services, pet cremation, and memorials. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include witness chapel, crematory chapel, service chapel, and non-denominational chapel.
Published pricing at Snyder Funeral Home - Dowds Chapel: direct cremation from $2,645. That places direct cremation roughly 29% 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 Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in OH, about 55 miles from Snyder Funeral Home - Dowds Chapel. 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 Snyder Funeral Home - Dowds Chapel cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,645. 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 Snyder Funeral Home - Dowds Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Snyder Funeral Home - Dowds Chapel is located at 201 Newark Rd. in Mount Vernon, OH. You can reach the home at (740) 393-1076. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Snyder Funeral Home - Dowds Chapel offer veteran families?
Snyder Funeral Home - Dowds Chapel provides cremation, traditional funeral services, graveside services, personalized ceremonies, celebration of life, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Snyder Funeral Home - Dowds Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Snyder Funeral Home - Dowds Chapel mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Snyder Funeral Home - Dowds Chapel accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for United Methodist, Baptist, Catholic, Church of God, Alliance Church families, among others.
What sets Snyder Funeral Home - Dowds Chapel apart
- Five generations of continuous family ownership and operation since 1922.
- Extensive focus on managing all funeral details to support grieving families.
- Multiple locations across Ohio, including on-site crematories.
- Specialized services such as Certified Celebrant Services and Monument Services.
- Dedicated Advance Planning Specialists for pre-need arrangements.
- In-house floral designer for personalized floral tributes.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Services
- · Green Burials & Eco-Friendly Services
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Pet Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Funeral Home
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
- · Hispanic Services
- · Anatomical Gifting Services
- · Green Burials
- · Pet Cremation
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: United Methodist, Baptist, Catholic, Church of God, Alliance Church, Lutheran, Pentecostal, Wesleyan, Church of the Nazarene, Presbyterian. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
Branches of service mentioned
Snyder Funeral Home - Dowds Chapel's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.