Veteran services at Willis Funeral Home, Inc.
Willis Funeral Home, Inc., located in Gallipolis, OH, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Assistance with VA insurance claims and benefits, and offers veteran funeral services and honors." 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. Early reviews are positive, averaging 4.9 stars across 27.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, traditional burial, memorial service, and graveside service. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include on-site chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Willis Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,000. That places direct cremation roughly 2% below 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 Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery in WV, approximately 38 miles from Willis Funeral Home, Inc.. Willis Funeral Home, Inc. can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Willis Funeral Home, Inc. holds a 4.9-star rating from 27 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
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. Willis Funeral Home, Inc. is among them.
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?
Assistance with VA insurance claims and benefits, and offers veteran funeral services and honors.
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 & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Personalization
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Nazarene, Catholic, Jehovah's Witness. Languages spoken at the home: English.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Willis Funeral Home, Inc.. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“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.”
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.