Veteran services at Thompson Funeral Homes
Thompson Funeral Homes, located in Montpelier, OH, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. On-site amenities include ample parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,610 for basic burial and $800 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial service, burial, cremation, burial vaults, veterans services, and memorial markers. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Fort Custer National Cemetery in MI, about 62 miles from Thompson Funeral Homes. 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
Does Thompson Funeral Homes publish funeral prices?
Thompson Funeral Homes has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (419) 485-3128 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Thompson Funeral Homes located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Thompson Funeral Homes is located at 204 East Main Street in Montpelier, OH. You can reach the home at (419) 485-3128. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Thompson Funeral Homes offer veteran families?
Thompson Funeral Homes provides funeral service, memorial service, burial, cremation, burial vaults, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Thompson Funeral Homes help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Thompson Funeral Homes mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Thompson Funeral Homes apart
- Over 85 years of continuous family ownership and operation, spanning three generations.
- Multiple locations in Montpelier and Pioneer, Ohio, providing local access.
- Specialization in personalized "Celebrations of Life" services.
- Comprehensive veteran services, including assistance with headstones and burial flags.
- Extensive grief support resources, including a year-long daily email program and local group referrals to Shalom Counseling and Mediation.
- Detailed guidance on funeral etiquette provided on their website to assist attendees.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Burial Vaults
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Urns
- · Urn Vaults
- · Cremation Caskets
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · The Funeral and Memorial Information Council
- · Shalom Counseling and Mediation
Specialties
- · Celebrations of Life
- · Veterans Services
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.