Veteran services at Collins Funeral Home
Collins Funeral Home in Scottsburg, IN supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Published pricing lists $5,155 for basic burial and $2,715 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, veterans services, veterans headstones, and veterans burial flags. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Collins Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,715. That places direct cremation roughly 18% 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 21 miles from Collins 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 Collins Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,715. 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 Collins Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Collins Funeral Home is located at 465 West McClain Ave. in Scottsburg, IN. You can reach the home at (812) 752-3232. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Collins Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Collins Funeral Home provides pre-planning, cremation, veterans services, grief support, social security benefits assistance, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Collins Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Collins Funeral Home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Collins Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Collins Funeral Home apart
- Independent, Family Owned Since 1950
- Commitment to creating unique and meaningful services that truly reflect a life well-lived
- Round-the-clock assistance for immediate needs
- Treating each individual with compassion, dignity, and respect, regardless of financial position
- Comprehensive veterans' services including headstone and burial flag assistance
- Year-long daily grief support email program
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
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Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic. 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.