Veteran services at Beams Funeral Home
Veteran families in Fremont, IN can turn to Beams Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel and reception venues, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,495 for basic burial and $2,960 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Google shows 5.0 stars from 62 reviews.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, and veterans planning. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel and gardens.
Published pricing at Beams Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,960. That places direct cremation roughly 29% 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 Fort Custer National Cemetery in MI, about 47 miles from Beams Funeral Home. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Beams Funeral Home has a 5.0-star rating from 62 Google reviews.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Beams Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,960. 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 Beams Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Beams Funeral Home is located at 200 West Toledo Street in Fremont, IN. You can reach the home at (260) 495-2915. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Beams Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Beams Funeral Home provides funeral service, cremation, burial, celebration of life, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Beams Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Beams Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Beams Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist, Catholic, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Hindu families, among others.
How do families rate Beams Funeral Home?
Beams Funeral Home holds a 5.0-star rating across 62 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Beams Funeral Home apart
- 100% Service Guarantee: If dissatisfied with any aspect of service, that portion will be refunded.
- Lifetime Flexibility: Prepaid plans can be changed, and staff are available to discuss options.
- Relocation Protection: Prepaid plans are transferable to any qualifying Dignity Memorial provider in North America.
- Personalized Celebrations of Life: Focus on incorporating unique details like hobbies or passions into services.
- Modern Conveniences: Offers arrangements by phone or email, funeral service video production, and home/mail delivery of ashes.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Home Delivery Of Ashes
- · Mail Delivery Of Ashes
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Funeral services
- · Cremation services
- · Traditional Full Service Burial
- · Full Service Cremation
- · Affordable Burial
- · Direct cremation
- · National Transferability of Prearranged Services
- · Bereavement Travel Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist, Catholic, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Hindu, Muslim, Christian (Protestant), Jewish, Black Funeral Traditions. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
What families have said
Up to five Google reviews of Beams Funeral Home, shown as written. Reviews that mention veterans, military service, honors, a flag or a cemetery come first, then the highest-rated.
“Jon and Jeanie are the epitome of what you would hope for in funeral home personnel. They compliment each other in their respective roles and make the entire painful process less so. I have dealt with them over four deaths in the past 5 1/2 years. They are always professional, informative, helpful and compassionate. I highly recommend the services at Beams Funeral Home.”
“I wanted to take a moment to share my incredibly positive experience with Beams Funeral Home. It is truly a first-class establishment that provided exceptional support during a difficult time. Their team was exceptionally compassionate and understanding, offering truly reasonable pricing without compromising on the quality of their services. The atmosphere at Beams Funeral Home felt very comfortable and welcoming, almost like being in a home, which was a great comfort during such a sensitive period. I particularly wanted to commend Jeanie and Jon, who are unsung heroes in funeral service. Their dedication and care were truly exceptional, and they were available to assist day or night.”
“Jon and Beams Funeral Home did a wonderful job with my Mother's arrangements. From the first meeting until it was all done Jon provided excellent service and handled things professionally. I'm personally thankful that I chose Beams. Kudos. Thank you very much, Jerry Lucas”
“hands down!! the BEST place for ur luved ones to b!! they have compassion!! thank u so much for all u did for my friend,and her family..it's good to know when my ma takes her last breath that she will b in thoer hands..THANK U FOR ALL U DO !!”
“The people at Beams were very courteous and caring during our time of grief. Their care and professionalism had been the best I had ever seen in the way they took care of my husband for his funeral. Yes, I will highly recommend them.”
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.