Veteran services at Bass & Gasper Funeral Home Inc
Veteran families in Westport, IN can turn to Bass & Gasper Funeral Home Inc for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel and parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial services, memorial services, grave markers, veteran services, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Bass & Gasper Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $2,345. That places direct cremation roughly 2% 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 Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery in IN, about 30 miles from Bass & Gasper Funeral Home Inc. 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 Bass & Gasper Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,345. 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 Bass & Gasper Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Bass & Gasper Funeral Home Inc is located at 402 East Bennett Street in Westport, IN. You can reach the home at (812) 591-2571. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Bass & Gasper Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
Bass & Gasper Funeral Home Inc provides cremation, funeral services, burial services, memorial services, specialty funeral services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Bass & Gasper Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Bass & Gasper Funeral Home Inc mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Bass & Gasper Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Wesleyan, Methodist, Christian families, among others.
What sets Bass & Gasper Funeral Home Inc apart
- On-site crematory, ensuring continuous care of loved ones throughout the cremation process.
- Extensive history dating back to 1872, reflecting generations of service to the Westport area.
- Offers live-streamed services for both in-funeral home and remote locations, accommodating distant family and friends.
- Specialized grief support resources tailored for children and teens.
- Provides a wide selection of 'Gasper Monuments' with various granite colors and customization options.
- Assists with pre-planning arrangements, including funding through Forethought® funeral planning.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Ash Scattering Service
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Children's Grief Support
- · Teen Grief Support
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Wesleyan, Methodist, Christian. 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.