Veteran services at Willis Funeral Home, Inc.
Willis Funeral Home, Inc., located in Gallipolis, 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 on-site chapel and reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,535 for basic burial and $2,000 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Google shows 4.9 stars from 27 reviews.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, traditional burial, memorial service, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Willis Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,000. That places direct cremation roughly 2% below 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 Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery in WV, about 38 miles from Willis Funeral Home, Inc.. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Willis Funeral Home, Inc. has a 4.9-star rating from 27 Google reviews.
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 Willis Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,000. 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 Willis Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Willis Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 12 Garfield Ave. in Gallipolis, OH. You can reach the home at (740) 446-9295. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Willis Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
Willis Funeral Home, Inc. provides cremation, traditional burial, memorial service, graveside service, visitation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Willis Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Willis Funeral Home, Inc. mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Willis Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Nazarene, Catholic, Jehovah's Witness families, among others.
How do families rate Willis Funeral Home, Inc.?
Willis Funeral Home, Inc. holds a 4.9-star rating across 27 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Willis Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Second-generation family ownership and operation since 1974.
- On-site chapel equipped with a piano and webcasting cameras for remote service attendance.
- Comprehensive graveside service equipment, including a tent, chairs, artificial grass, speaker podium, bottled water, tables, and a PA system.
- Strong emphasis on personalization, incorporating photos, videos, artwork, music, and literary readings.
- Staff with extensive local ties and professional qualifications, including a licensed funeral director/embalmer in Ohio and West Virginia, and an office manager with a background in education and community involvement.
- Assistance with Social Security survivor benefits, VA insurance claims, and veteran funeral services and honors.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Personalization
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Nazarene, Catholic, Jehovah's Witness. Languages spoken at the home: English.
What families have said
Up to five Google reviews of Willis Funeral Home, Inc., shown as written. Reviews that mention veterans, military service, honors, a flag or a cemetery come first, then the highest-rated.
“Willis Funeral Home helped me and my family arrange for my Mothers service in a trust that was planned when she originally fell ill. When the time came that she passed having that trust in place was a load off my mind . The staff was attentive to my Mothers every need and they were very supportive and helpful with the service and all the arrangements . Even afterwards the staff called and checked on me to make sure I was ok and to see if anything else was needed that they could help with . I will always be grateful for their assistance in my time of need”
“Our family has always had outstanding experiences with everyone at Willis Funeral Home. While going through the hardest of times after the loss of a loved one we have always been treated with compassion, patience and kindness. They have always seen to it that our loved ones arrangements and services are what the family requests were. I never thought about receiving any follow-up messages to just check in on us to see how we were doing, but it meant a lot when someone from the funeral home reached out to us a few weeks after my uncle's service. Thank you!”
“My mother passed away recently and Willis Funeral Home held her service. Willis Funeral home has handled the majority of my family’s funeral arrangements and services over the years. They always go above and beyond . Very sincere and caring. I truly appreciate the support and the beautiful service they provided for my mother. Thank you.”
“Willis Funeral Home has assisted in the funerals of my mother-in-law and father-in-law, my dad, and most recently my mom. They are kind, compassionate, and so very helpful at the times when we’ve needed their guidance. Our family is so thankful to Matt, Letty, and the entire staff for coming alongside us and helping us navigate through this process. There’s no one we would have trusted more with the care of those we loved so much. Thank you, Willis Funeral Home!”
“Our family's experience was nothing but positive. The Willis Family and staff were professional, empathetic, responsive and a pleasure to work with. Much appreciated during a difficult time and served to help lighten our load.”
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.