Veteran services at Wellman Funeral Home
Wellman Funeral Home in Circleville, OH supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Wellman Funeral Homes Inc. provides specialized veteran services, offering dedicated support and arrangements for military personnel and their families." Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,480 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, burial, cemetery services, veteran services, online memorials, and cemetery lettering. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Wellman Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,480. That places direct cremation roughly 21% 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 Dayton National Cemetery in OH, approximately 70 miles from Wellman Funeral Home. Wellman 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. Wellman Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Wellman Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,480. 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 Wellman Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Wellman Funeral Home is located at 1455 North Court St. in Circleville, OH. You can reach the home at (740) 474-7523. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Wellman Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Wellman Funeral Home provides cremation, burial, cemetery services, veteran services, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Wellman Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Wellman Funeral Homes Inc. provides specialized veteran services, offering dedicated support and arrangements for military personnel and their families.
What sets Wellman Funeral Home apart
- Three generations of family ownership and operation since 1959.
- Ownership and operation of Wellman Monument Co., offering granite monuments, mausoleums, cemetery lettering, and custom designs.
- Ownership and operation of Highlawn Cemetery, providing burial services.
- Two physical locations: Circleville and Laurelville, Ohio.
- Specialization in Veteran Services.
- Comprehensive digital offerings including online memorials, tribute videos, and direct flower ordering.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
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Cremation
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- · Monument Builders of Ohio
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- · Veteran Services
- · Monument Company
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.