Veteran services at William Thompson & Son
William Thompson & Son in White Cottage, OH supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,605 for basic burial and $2,780 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: traditional burial, cremation, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at William Thompson & Son: direct cremation from $2,450. That places direct cremation roughly 20% 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 Western Reserve National Cemetery in OH, about 79 miles from William Thompson & Son. 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 William Thompson & Son cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,450. 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 William Thompson & Son located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
William Thompson & Son is located at 5765 Gladstone Drive in White Cottage, OH. You can reach the home at (740) 849-2323. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does William Thompson & Son offer veteran families?
William Thompson & Son provides traditional burial, cremation, pre-planning, grief support, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does William Thompson & Son help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, William Thompson & Son mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does William Thompson & Son accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Lutheran, Baptist, Apostolic/Pentecostal families, among others.
What sets William Thompson & Son apart
- Direct flower ordering from their website, allowing families to save on wire service fees.
- Enhanced obituaries featuring guest books and automatic email subscriptions for new notices.
- Comprehensive online pre-arrangement form to document detailed final wishes.
- Specialized veteran services, including assistance with military funeral honors, headstones, and burial flags.
- Provision of a year of daily grief support messages delivered via email.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veterans
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Lutheran, Baptist, Apostolic/Pentecostal.
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.