Veteran services at Chandler Funeral Home
Chandler Funeral Home in Ellettsville, IN supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include spacious chapel and approximately 120 parking spaces, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,495 for basic burial and $3,195 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $4,195. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Facilities on site include spacious chapel.
Published pricing at Chandler Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,250. That places direct cremation roughly 41% 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 Crown Hill National Cemetery Annex in IN, about 42 miles from Chandler 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.
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 Chandler Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,250. 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 Chandler Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Chandler Funeral Home is located at 203 East Temperance St. in Ellettsville, IN. You can reach the home at (812) 876-6075. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Chandler Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Chandler Funeral Home provides funeral service, veteran services, pre-planning, obituary alerts, send flowers, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Chandler Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Chandler Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Chandler Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Methodist, Baptist, Assembly of God, Church of Christ, Pentecostal families, among others.
What sets Chandler Funeral Home apart
- Modern 10,000 sq. ft. facility built in 1988, featuring a spacious chapel and four viewing rooms.
- Extensive parking with approximately 120 spaces.
- Specialized Veteran Services, guiding families through available benefits.
- Long-standing history in Vernon, AL, serving the community since 1938.
- Comprehensive online grief resources through the Griefwords Online Library.
Military and veteran services listed
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Brown Service Contracted
- · Vernon Chamber of Commerce
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Alabama Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Methodist, Baptist, Assembly of God, Church of Christ, Pentecostal.
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.