Veteran services at Walker Funeral Home - Mt. Healthy Chapel
Veteran families in Mount Healthy, OH can turn to Walker Funeral Home - Mt. Healthy Chapel for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Walker Funeral Home provides specialized services for veterans, including assistance with obtaining veterans' headstones and burial flags. Ohio Valley Hospice, a We Honor Veterans participant, also serves Hamilton County and offers veteran-centric education to its staff." On-site amenities include walnut hills chapel, mt. healthy chapel, and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,380 for basic burial and $3,035 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Early reviews are positive, averaging 4.6 stars across 13.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, burial services, veterans services, memorial service, full-service cremation, and direct cremation. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include walnut hills chapel and mt. healthy chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Walker Funeral Home - Mt. Healthy Chapel: direct cremation from $1,565. That places direct cremation roughly 24% below the Ohio median ($2,050). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Dayton National Cemetery in OH, approximately 39 miles from Walker Funeral Home - Mt. Healthy Chapel. Walker Funeral Home - Mt. Healthy Chapel can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Walker Funeral Home - Mt. Healthy Chapel holds a 4.6-star rating from 13 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
Ohio has approximately 1,266 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Walker Funeral Home - Mt. Healthy Chapel is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Walker Funeral Home - Mt. Healthy Chapel cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,565. 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 Walker Funeral Home - Mt. Healthy Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Walker Funeral Home - Mt. Healthy Chapel is located at 7272 Hamilton Ave. in Mount Healthy, OH. You can reach the home at (513) 521-0386. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Walker Funeral Home - Mt. Healthy Chapel offer veteran families?
Walker Funeral Home - Mt. Healthy Chapel provides traditional funeral services, cremation, pre-planning, burial services, catering & receptions, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Walker Funeral Home - Mt. Healthy Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Walker Funeral Home provides specialized services for veterans, including assistance with obtaining veterans' headstones and burial flags. Ohio Valley Hospice, a We Honor Veterans participant, also serves Hamilton County and offers veteran-centric education to its staff.
Which faith traditions does Walker Funeral Home - Mt. Healthy Chapel accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Disciples of Christ, Lutheran families, among others.
How do families rate Walker Funeral Home - Mt. Healthy Chapel?
Walker Funeral Home - Mt. Healthy Chapel holds a 4.6-star rating across 13 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Walker Funeral Home - Mt. Healthy Chapel apart
- Operates an on-site crematory, ensuring continuous care for loved ones.
- Recognized as the largest African American-owned funeral business in southwest Ohio.
- Offers comprehensive catering and reception services directly through the funeral home.
- Provides transparent pricing, with traditional funeral services starting at $3,995 and direct cremation from $895.
- Offers a year of daily grief support messages to families.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Simple Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Full-Service Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
- · Private Family Simple Farewell Viewing with Cremation
- · Witnessing at Cremation Center with Cremation
- · Visitation Followed by Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber
- · The Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky African American Chamber of Commerce
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Ohio Funeral Directors Association
- · Greater Cincinnati Funeral Directors Association
- · International Order of the Golden Rule
- · Academy of Certified Funeral Service Professionals (CFSP)
Specializations
- · African American-Owned Funeral Business
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Disciples of Christ, Lutheran.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Walker Funeral Home - Mt. Healthy Chapel. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“Walker Funeral Home provided the services for my brother’s funeral. Antonio worked with us and was compassionate and kind during our time of bereavement. He offered us options that fit our budget and the service was beautiful. My brother looked so peaceful, like he was sleeping. There was great attention to detail during the service and all the staff made sure everything was as requested and were very accommodating. I would like to say a huge Thank You, to Antonio and the Walker staff for making this difficult time a positive customer experience. I would highly recommend Walker Funeral Home.”
“My heartfelt gratitude goes to Keith, Dawn, and the entire Walker team for their exceptional service and the kindness they showed to our family, meticulously handling every aspect of the service while providing unwavering support and understanding throughout. Their dedication exceeded mere service; it was a genuine commitment to easing our burden during a profoundly difficult time. Funeral Director Nelson Gee and his assistant, Denise, went beyond expectations, honoring my mother with grace, dignity, and utmost care. They embodied compassion and professionalism, guiding the service seamlessly from start to finish. They were truly remarkable! I wholeheartedly recommend Walker Funeral Home for its unmatched service and meticulous attention to detail.”
“Walker funeral home is by far the best funeral home in Cincinnati. Grime the presentation of my mom to the way they run the service is nothing short of perfection. My mom looked so beautiful I thought she would get up. During the planning of the service any questions I had or concern was calmed and answered in a professional manner. Thank you Dawn for being so patient and understanding and providing such a beautiful service for my mother”
“The time and energy that is put in making this hard time special was felt by our family and we thank Walker so much and trust them with our precious loved ones”
“Walker handled both my son and grandson.did a beautiful job. Would recommend them to all my friends.”
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow honors are coordinated
Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.
For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.