Veteran services at Walter Funeral Home
Walter Funeral Home in Toledo, OH supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Walter Funeral Home assists families in obtaining veteran benefits and arranging services appropriate for those who have served the country." On-site amenities include chapel and expanded parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,000 for basic burial and $1,450 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services and veterans services. 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 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 Walter Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,595. That places direct cremation roughly 22% 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 Ohio Veterans Home Cemetery in OH, approximately 52 miles from Walter Funeral Home. Walter Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
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. Walter Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Walter Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,595. 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 Walter Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Walter Funeral Home is located at 4653 Glendale Avenue in Toledo, OH. You can reach the home at (419) 382-1700. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Walter Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Walter Funeral Home provides traditional services, cremation services, personalization, veterans services, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Walter Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Walter Funeral Home assists families in obtaining veteran benefits and arranging services appropriate for those who have served the country.
What sets Walter Funeral Home apart
- Over 130 years of continuous family-owned operation, spanning four generations.
- A 5,400 sq. foot facility expansion in 2003, including a large chapel, lounge with kitchenette, expanded parking, and ADA-compliant access.
- Offering 'life celebrants' for services when clergy are not chosen, demonstrating flexibility in memorialization.
- Comprehensive grief support, including a year of weekly messages and resources for adults and children.
- Assistance with Social Security benefits and veterans' services.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Traditional Funerals
- · Cremation Services
- · Memorial Services
- · Pre-Planning
- · Veteran Services
- · Grief Support
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.