Veteran services at Waltner-Simchak Funeral Home
Waltner-Simchak Funeral Home, located in Canton, OH, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,895 for basic burial and $1,595 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, veteran services, memorial service, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in OH, about 28 miles from Waltner-Simchak 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
Does Waltner-Simchak Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Waltner-Simchak Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (330) 455-0293 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Waltner-Simchak Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Waltner-Simchak Funeral Home is located at 2257 Mahoning Road Northeast in Canton, OH. You can reach the home at (330) 455-0293. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Waltner-Simchak Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Waltner-Simchak Funeral Home provides traditional services, cremation services, personalization, veteran services, pet services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Waltner-Simchak Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Waltner-Simchak Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Waltner-Simchak Funeral Home apart
- Operating from its original location in Canton, Ohio, for over 100 years, making it one of Stark County's oldest businesses.
- Specialized Pet Services, offering pet caskets, urns, and individual pet cremations.
- Comprehensive Children & Grief resources, providing age-specific guidance and support for families.
- Personalization options including tribute videos, keepsakes, and live streaming for services.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Pet Services
- · Grief Support
- · Children & Grief
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.