Veteran services at Trostel, Chapman, Dunbar & Fraley Funeral Home
Trostel, Chapman, Dunbar & Fraley Funeral Home serves veteran families in New Carlisle, OH with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include on-site chapel and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,800 for basic burial and $1,550 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, memorial service, graveside service, and veteran services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Trostel, Chapman, Dunbar & Fraley Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,550. That places direct cremation roughly 24% 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 Dayton National Cemetery in OH, about 18 miles from Trostel, Chapman, Dunbar & Fraley 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 Trostel, Chapman, Dunbar & Fraley Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,550. 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 Trostel, Chapman, Dunbar & Fraley Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Trostel, Chapman, Dunbar & Fraley Funeral Home is located at 507 West Jefferson St in New Carlisle, OH. You can reach the home at (937) 845-9477. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Trostel, Chapman, Dunbar & Fraley Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Trostel, Chapman, Dunbar & Fraley Funeral Home provides immediate need assistance, funeral service arrangements, cremation services, traditional services, memorial service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Trostel, Chapman, Dunbar & Fraley Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Trostel, Chapman, Dunbar & Fraley Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Trostel, Chapman, Dunbar & Fraley Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Roman Catholic, United Methodist, Nondenominational Christian families, among others.
What sets Trostel, Chapman, Dunbar & Fraley Funeral Home apart
- A continuous operational history in Clark County, Ohio, dating back to approximately 1860, making it the oldest funeral business in the county.
- The New Carlisle location's historical connection to the Doom Funeral Home, which was featured in "Ripley's Believe It or Not" in 1928 for its unusual name.
- Extensive facility offerings including an on-site chapel, reception hall, piano, and webcasting cameras for remote attendance.
- Comprehensive graveside service equipment, including a tent, chairs, artificial grass, speaker podium, bottled water, tables, and a PA system.
- Specialization in personalized services, integrating photos, videos, artwork, music, and literature to create unique tributes.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Committal Service
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Roman Catholic, United Methodist, Nondenominational Christian.
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.