Veteran services at Walker Funeral Home
For veterans in Toledo, OH, Walker Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "The funeral home assists with Veterans Benefits. Mount Pisgah Cemetery, where many services may take place, has an American Legion section and conducts ceremonies to honor veterans." On-site amenities include gillette memorial chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,695 for basic burial and $2,495 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Across 50 Google reviews, the firm averages 4.8 stars.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation and veterans benefits. 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 gillette memorial 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: direct cremation from $3,035. That places direct cremation roughly 48% above 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 Ohio Veterans Home Cemetery in OH, approximately 54 miles from Walker Funeral Home. Walker Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Walker Funeral Home holds a 4.8-star rating from 50 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 is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Walker Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,035. 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 located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Walker Funeral Home is located at 5155 West Sylvania Ave. in Toledo, OH. You can reach the home at (419) 841-2422. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Walker Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Walker Funeral Home provides personalized service, preplanning, immediate need, grief support, aftercare, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Walker Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The funeral home assists with Veterans Benefits. Mount Pisgah Cemetery, where many services may take place, has an American Legion section and conducts ceremonies to honor veterans.
Which faith traditions does Walker Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Non-denominational Christian families, among others.
How do families rate Walker Funeral Home?
Walker Funeral Home holds a 4.8-star rating across 50 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Walker Funeral Home apart
- Comprehensive 'Everything After and Brighter Mornings' program, offering practical post-loss guidance for administrative tasks and extensive therapist-created grief support resources, including courses, workbooks, and online groups.
- Specialized grief support resources tailored for children and teenagers, including age-appropriate tours of the funeral home.
- Dedicated Aftercare Coordinator, Vicki Kissack, who hosts grief care gatherings and events like the annual Service of Memory and Hope.
- Offers 'Away From Home Assurance' for preplanning, providing peace of mind for families regarding arrangements made in advance.
- Staff includes a Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP) and a funeral director certified in cornea and whole eye enucleation with the Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Funeral Home
Specializations
- · Grief Support
- · Children and Grief
- · Away From Home Assurance
- · Veterans Benefits
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Non-denominational Christian.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Walker Funeral Home. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“We had preplanned at Walker and then met with them to confirm the arrangements. Parker, Amber and Wendell were very professional and helpful. We had special requests and all of them were honored. The room was arranged beautifully and people commented on it. There was someone to greet guests at the door, professionally dressed and inviting them to the room. They dealt with the cemetery which was a challenged as the cemetery is very hard to deal with so Walker smoothed that over. We also were offered the support dog and we took advantage of that; people commented that they thought the dog was a comfort particularly for the young children that were in attendance. I have no hesitation in recommending them.”
“Losing a loved one is something nobody wishes to go through, but when it happens you want to make sure that they are taken care of and that you and your grieving family are treated with empathy and compassion. Jennifer was everything we needed and more after the passing of my dad. Her kind and gentle presence was everything my family and I needed during this time. She was also knowledgeable and helpful with giving us anything we needed for the service. Thank you Jennifer and the rest of the Walker team.”
“We recently entrusted Walker Funeral Home, with caring for our beloved mom after her passing and their service was truly second to none. From the very beginning, we were met with genuine compassion, professionalism, and attention to every detail. I was incredibly impressed by the kindness of the staff and how they treated our family like their own. And one of the hardest moments of our lives, we felt supported, comforted and surrounded by care. I would highly recommend Walker Funeral Home to anyone needing funeral services, they handled everything with grace and heart and we are forever grateful.”
“Walker was a Blessing to our family. They walk us through every step as well as they found a speaker for the service and she fit just perfect with our family dynamic. The suggestions for the service were all remarkable all the way down to the Nurse Color Guard! Loved the suggestion of donating mom’s flowers to hospice. We brought our pictures & memories & Walker posted them all around the room with elegance. The cards & programs are perfect, and beyond what was expected. They gave us all the time we needed to say goodbye, stood by us, and are still there for us. We felt like family. Thank you Walker!”
“I was very comfortable from the first phone call I received to make arrangements to the follow up call one month after mom’s funeral. From beginning to end, Jennifer and all the staff at Walker were professional, polite, and accommodating. They even allowed a playlist of mom’s favorite songs from the 50’s and 60’s. They were very gracious and most helpful through every aspect of this emotional time. I would recommend Walker to anyone seeking information or choices in needed times.”
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.