Veteran Services

Veteran Services

Many of us take our freedoms for granted, but our staff at Gordon Funeral Homes proudly acknowledges the sacrifices made by those who have served our country through their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to protect others.


Our staff is committed to providing quality service and professional assistance to help families complete the necessary forms to obtain benefits that are provided through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for deceased veterans.


A woman is holding an american flag and a rose at a funeral.

National Cemetery

The Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery is the closest national cemetery to Stark County. This cemetery allows for casketed burial and burial of cremated remains. A cemetery space or columbarium space, headstone or marker, as well as a burial vault, is provided by the national cemetery. The spouse and dependent children of the veteran are also eligible to be buried in the national cemetery. Find out if you are eligible to be buried in a national cemetery on a preplanning basis. https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/pre-need-eligibility/


For other information about OWRNC, click here

https://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/OhioWesternReserve.asp


To locate other National Cemeteries, follow this link https://www.cem.va.gov/find-cemetery/


Local Cemetary

Ohio Veterans Memorial Park, located in Clinton, is home to monuments honoring our Ohio heroes. They offer cremation niches through Clinton Cemetery Association.



What are military funeral honors and a committal service?

Military funeral honors include the playing of “Taps,” and uniformed service members who properly fold and present the United States flag to the grieving family. These flags are typically given to the deceased’s next of kin or close friend.

What are burial benefits and how do I apply?

The veteran's death benefits help cover the burial, funeral, and transportation costs associated with the deceased’s services and disposition. For those being buried in a national cemetery, survivors can receive assistance with the burial and funeral costs, the plot or internment, and the transportation of the veteran’s remains for burial.


You must file a claim for a non-service-connected burial allowance within two years after the veteran’s burial or cremation. There is no time limit to file for a service-connected burial, plot, or interment allowance.


You can apply online at https://www.va.gov/burials-and-memorials/application/530/introduction or by mail after completing the VA Form 21P-530.


A veteran who didn’t receive a dishonorable discharge or a service member who died while on active duty may be eligible for a headstone or marker if they meet certain requirements. To find out if your deceased loved one qualifies, visit https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/memorial-items/headstones-markers-medallions/ 


The Department of Veterans Affairs also provides a headstone for unmarked graves of an eligible deceased veteran at no charge. To request a headstone, grave marker, or niche marker, fill out the VA Form 10-1330 and send it to:

Department of Veterans Affairs

5109 Russell Road

Quantico, VA 22134-3909 


For more information regarding VA burial benefits and memorial items, visit https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/ or contact the VA office at 1-800-827-1000.