Veteran services at Browning Funeral Home
Veteran families in Evansville, IN can turn to Browning Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapels, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,550 for basic burial and $3,205 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. It has a 4.9 rating from 54 reviews on Google.
The home lists these veteran-related services: honoring veterans, cremation, burial services, free cremation-donation program, burial at sea, and veterans benefits. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapels.
Published pricing at Browning Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,205. That places direct cremation roughly 39% 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 83 miles from Browning 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.
Browning Funeral Home has a 4.9-star rating from 54 Google reviews.
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 Browning Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,205. 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 Browning Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Browning Funeral Home is located at 738 East Diamond Avenue in Evansville, IN. You can reach the home at (812) 425-2896. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Browning Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Browning Funeral Home provides personalized services, funeral services, pre-need planning services, after-care services, honoring veterans, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Browning Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Browning Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Browning Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, United Methodist, Non-denominational Christian, Anglican families, among others.
How do families rate Browning Funeral Home?
Browning Funeral Home holds a 4.9-star rating across 54 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Browning Funeral Home apart
- Extensive Browning Genealogy Library with digitized records from 1906 to present, accessible online and through the Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library, averaging over 3 million annual hits.
- On-campus Cremation Center of Evansville, providing state-of-the-art cremation services.
- The Gathering Place, a dedicated on-campus facility for family and community gatherings.
- Specialized veteran services, including annual sponsorship of the LST Veterans Breakfast and recognition with the Trusteeship Award for veteran programs.
- Grief Support Dog, Cabela, offering comfort to families.
- Unique memorialization programs such as the Christmas Ornament Program, Year Anniversary Program, and Storybook Keepsakes.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Burial At Sea
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Free Cremation-Donation Program
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Serving Veterans
- · Genealogy Records
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, United Methodist, Non-denominational Christian, Anglican.
What families have said
Up to five Google reviews of Browning Funeral Home, shown as written. Reviews that mention veterans, military service, honors, a flag or a cemetery come first, then the highest-rated.
“Jeanne Browning Hester and the exceptional staff at Browning Funeral Home guided our family through every step with patience and care, making a difficult time a little easier. We cannot express enough how grateful we are for their compassion and professionalism. The visitation, service, and funeral were beautifully arranged, and the attention to detail was outstanding. I would highly recommend Browning Funeral Home to anyone needing support during such a sensitive time.”
“Browning Funeral Home has served our family for more than 20 years. Their service has not changed at all during that time. Their services are second to none in the Evansville community. Jeannie, Brian, Matthew and the rest of their staff takes great pride in their work. They treat all families with grace, courtesy, love and compassion. Whether they are handling all the details, or simply honoring your families wishes, they will address all those items with ease. Funerals are not easy for a number of reasons, but Browning Funeral Home relieves all the stress of planning the service. They should be the only family you trust.”
“I wanted to take a moment to let others know how pleased my family was with the service we received from all at Browning Funeral Home. From the Owner Jeannie Browning Hester, to the Funeral Director Brian Jewell, and the planner Michelle Gerhardt. Everything went perfect. A special thanks to whom ever did my mothers hair and make up. It was perfect. Everyone was very patient with us and they thought of things that never crossed our minds to make the day a great celebration of my mothers life. My brother works for an out of state funeral home and he was very impressed and had nothing but praise for Browning Funeral Home.”
“Our family cannot thank Jake Browning Hester and Browning Funeral Home enough for everything they did as we paid tribute to and said our goodbyes to Bobby's dad Jim Davis. From the very first meeting till the moment we walked out the door Saturday afternoon, it was a seamless experience that was perfectly executed with the help of Jake and his team. How they laid out all of the photos, to coordinating the veterans group for Jim's military funeral honors, to the placement of Jim's boxing gloves and his Vietnam items, to letting us curate a 60s music playlist that would have made Jim proud (and helped keep us in a happy/nostalgic mood for the celebration of Jim's life), every detail was lovingly tended to, and we couldn't be more grateful! Thank you Jake and team 👏 ❤️”
“Attended my Cousin’s husband’s funeral today and I CANNOT say enough positive things about Browning Funeral Home! They were so polite, professional, and everything ran like clockwork. All involved were so helpful and considerate. 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.