Veteran services at Alexander Funeral Home, Newburgh Chapel
Alexander Funeral Home, Newburgh Chapel in Newburgh, IN supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include large-capacity chapel, flexible chapel space, 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, burial, veterans planning, and memorial keepsakes. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include large-capacity chapel, flexible chapel space, and gardens.
Published pricing at Alexander Funeral Home, Newburgh 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 - Central in KY, about 79 miles from Alexander Funeral Home, Newburgh 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, Newburgh 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, Newburgh Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Alexander Funeral Home, Newburgh Chapel is located at 5333 State Rd. 261 in Newburgh, IN. You can reach the home at (812) 853-0077. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Alexander Funeral Home, Newburgh Chapel offer veteran families?
Alexander Funeral Home, Newburgh Chapel provides funeral service, cremation, burial, pre-planning, celebration of life, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Alexander Funeral Home, Newburgh Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Alexander Funeral Home, Newburgh 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, Newburgh Chapel accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Asian Traditions, Buddhist, Catholic, Christian (Protestant), Hindu families, among others.
What sets Alexander Funeral Home, Newburgh Chapel apart
- 100% Service Guarantee for all services provided.
- Lifetime flexibility and relocation protection for prepaid funeral plans.
- Exclusive custody and detailed, certified process for cremation services, performed by CANA-licensed operators.
- Partner in the Indiana Donor Network’s Funeral Home Partnership Program, supporting organ donation.
- Offers a wide array of personalized memorial keepsakes and funeral favors, including online memorials, remembrance blankets, fingerprint jewelry, and tribute movies.
- Provides flexible event spaces, a Celebration of Life center, and a coffee lounge for gatherings.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
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- · Burial
Cremation
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- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
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- · Veterans Services
- · Organ Donation Support
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Asian Traditions, Buddhist, Catholic, Christian (Protestant), Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, Black Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Traditions. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.