Veteran services at Alexander Funeral Home, East Chapel
Alexander Funeral Home, East Chapel, located in Evansville, IN, 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 large-capacity chapel and large reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,995 for basic burial and $3,295 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation service, burial, and veterans planning. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include large-capacity chapel, cremation niches, cremation gardens, and gardens.
Published pricing at Alexander Funeral Home, East Chapel: direct cremation from $3,295. That places direct cremation roughly 43% above the Indiana median ($2,300). 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 Kentucky Veterans Cemetery - West in KY, about 81 miles from Alexander Funeral Home, East Chapel. 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 779 funeral homes in Indiana. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Alexander Funeral Home, East Chapel cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,295. 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 Alexander Funeral Home, East Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Alexander Funeral Home, East Chapel is located at 2115 Lincoln Ave. in Evansville, IN. You can reach the home at (812) 476-1351. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Alexander Funeral Home, East Chapel offer veteran families?
Alexander Funeral Home, East Chapel provides funeral service, cremation service, pre-planning, grief support, celebration of life, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Alexander Funeral Home, East Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Alexander Funeral Home, East Chapel mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Alexander Funeral Home, East Chapel accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Qingming Festival families, among others.
What sets Alexander Funeral Home, East Chapel apart
- Part of a network of four Alexander Funeral Home locations in Evansville and Newburgh, including Alexander Memorial Park cemetery.
- Affiliation with Dignity Memorial, offering a 100% Service Guarantee, Lifetime Flexibility for prepaid plans, and Relocation Protection across North America.
- Designated as a Level One Founding Community Partner with the 'We Honor Veterans' program, providing specialized services for military veterans.
- Member of the Indiana Donor Network’s Funeral Home Partnership Program, supporting organ donation awareness and honoring donors.
- Offers arrangements remotely via phone or email, including electronic signatures, for convenience.
- Provides catered events and features a large reception area, a large-capacity chapel, and an on-site piano or organ.
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Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Qingming Festival, Hindu Funeral Traditions, Muslim Funeral Traditions, Christian (Protestant) Funeral Traditions, Jewish Funeral Traditions, Black Funeral Traditions, Chung Yeung Festival, Día de los Muertos. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish/Español.
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.