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Weigel Funeral Homes

204 Chestnut St. · Swanton, OH 43558

Call (419) 826-2631Website ↗

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Veteran Services

From the home's own description

“Weigel Funeral Homes provides comprehensive support for veterans and their families, assisting with United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) burial benefits and memorial items. This includes guidance on eligibility for burial in a VA national cemetery for veterans, service members, spouses, and dependents. The funeral home helps families file claims for non-service-connected and service-connected burial allowances and assists with requesting headstones, grave markers, or niche markers from the VA. They also facilitate military funeral honors, which typically include the playing of “Taps,” a rifle detail, a color guard, and the ceremonial folding and presentation of the United States flag to the next of kin.”

Veteran services at Weigel Funeral Homes

Weigel Funeral Homes in Swanton, OH supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,295 for basic burial and $2,695 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, veterans services, memorial service, graveside service, and scattering cremated remains. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include chapel.

Published pricing at Weigel Funeral Homes: direct cremation from $2,695. That places direct cremation roughly 31% above 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 Ohio Veterans Home Cemetery in OH, about 63 miles from Weigel Funeral Homes. 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 Weigel Funeral Homes cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,695. 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 Weigel Funeral Homes located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Weigel Funeral Homes is located at 204 Chestnut St. in Swanton, OH. You can reach the home at (419) 826-2631. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Weigel Funeral Homes offer veteran families?

Weigel Funeral Homes provides traditional services, cremation services, personalization, veterans services, advanced planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Weigel Funeral Homes help veterans with VA burial benefits?

In its own description of its veteran services, Weigel Funeral Homes mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.

Which faith traditions does Weigel Funeral Homes accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Church of the Nazarene, Methodist, Baptist, Christian and Missionary Alliance families, among others.

What sets Weigel Funeral Homes apart

  • Family-owned and operated, adhering to a 'Golden Rule' principle.
  • Owner/Director Travis J. Weigel is licensed in both Ohio and Michigan.
  • 24/7 availability for immediate assistance, including direct call or text to the owner.
  • Specialization in highly personalized services, including tribute videos, custom music, artwork displays, and live streaming.
  • Dedicated and detailed veteran services, assisting with VA benefits, military honors, and memorial items.
  • Three distinct funeral home locations: Swanton, Metamora, and Delta.

Military and veteran services listed

★Veterans Services
★Memorial Service

Burial and cremation services

Burial

  • · Graveside Service

Cremation

  • · Cremation Services
  • · Keeping Urn at Home
  • · Placing Urn in Columbarium
  • · Burying Urn
  • · Scattering Cremated Remains

On-site facilities

· Chapel

Affiliations and specialties

Industry affiliations

  • · Order of the Golden Rule

Specialties

  • · Golden Rule Funeral Home

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Catholic, Church of the Nazarene, Methodist, Baptist, Christian and Missionary Alliance, Non-denominational Christian. Languages spoken at the home: English.

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.