Veteran services at Wilson Funeral Home
Veteran families in Bridgeport, OH can turn to Wilson Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation and government headstones. On-site amenities include on-site chapels, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,185 for basic burial and $1,895 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial service, burial, cremation, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapels.
Published pricing at Wilson Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,895. That places direct cremation roughly 8% 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 National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in PA, about 30 miles from Wilson Funeral Home. 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 Wilson Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,895. 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 Wilson Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Wilson Funeral Home is located at 920 National Road in Bridgeport, OH. You can reach the home at (740) 635-0651. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Wilson Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Wilson Funeral Home provides funeral service, memorial service, burial, cremation, pet services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Wilson Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Wilson Funeral Home mentions flag presentation and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Wilson Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Methodist, Presbyterian, Lutheran families, among others.
What sets Wilson Funeral Home apart
- Multi-location presence across the Ohio Valley, including acquired entities like Harper Funeral Home and Heslop Chapel.
- Specialized pet services.
- Comprehensive veteran services, including assistance with headstones and burial flags.
- Over a century of continuous family ownership and operation since 1898.
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Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Chamber of Commerce
- · Rotary International
Specialties
- · Veterans
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Methodist, Presbyterian, Lutheran. 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.