Veteran services at Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Funeral & Cremation Services
For veterans in Zionsville, IN, Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Funeral & Cremation Services coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary assists families in completing forms to obtain VA burial benefits and memorial items, including burial in a VA national cemetery for eligible veterans, service members, spouses, and dependents. They also help arrange military funeral honors, which include playing "Taps," a rifle detail, a color guard, and the presentation of the United States flag to the next of kin. The funeral home provides guidance on applying for burial allowances and requesting headstones or markers for eligible veterans." On-site amenities include chapel and parking area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,800 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, memorial service, graveside service, green burial services, natural burial, and veterans services. 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 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.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Crown Hill National Cemetery Annex in IN, approximately 12 miles from Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Funeral & Cremation Services. Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Funeral & Cremation Services can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Indiana has approximately 779 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Funeral & Cremation Services is among them.
Frequently asked questions
Does Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Funeral & Cremation Services publish funeral prices?
Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Funeral & Cremation Services has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (317) 873-4776, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Funeral & Cremation Services located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Funeral & Cremation Services is located at 11411 North Michigan Road in Zionsville, IN. You can reach the home at (317) 873-4776. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Funeral & Cremation Services offer veteran families?
Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Funeral & Cremation Services provides cremation, pre planning, traditional funeral service, memorial service, graveside service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Funeral & Cremation Services help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary assists families in completing forms to obtain VA burial benefits and memorial items, including burial in a VA national cemetery for eligible veterans, service members, spouses, and dependents. They also help arrange military funeral honors, which include playing "Taps," a rifle detail, a color guard, and the presentation of the United States flag to the next of kin. The funeral home provides guidance on applying for burial allowances and requesting headstones or markers for eligible veterans.
Which faith traditions does Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Funeral & Cremation Services accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Sikh, Hindu, Buddhist, Christian, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Funeral & Cremation Services apart
- Only on-site, private crematory in Carmel, Zionsville, and Westfield, ensuring loved ones never leave their care.
- 90 years of continuous family ownership and operation.
- Specialization in diverse religious funeral services including Sikh, Hindu, Buddhist, Christian, Catholic, and Jewish traditions.
- Indiana's leader in Green Burial services, offering natural burial options and biodegradable products.
- Utilizes refrigeration for temporary body preservation, offering a no-embalming guarantee.
- Staff includes a certified therapy dog, Sullivan "Sully" Norris.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Green Burial Services
- · Natural Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Funeral Home
Specializations
- · Sikh Funeral Services
- · Hindu Funeral Services
- · Buddhist Funeral Services
- · Christian Services
- · Catholic Services
- · Jewish Community Services
- · Green Burial
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Sikh, Hindu, Buddhist, Christian, Catholic, Jewish.
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.