Veteran services at Colvin Funeral Home
For veterans in Oakland City, IN, Colvin Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel and parking lots, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,839 for basic burial and $2,244 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial services, burial, cremation, and veterans benefits assistance. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Colvin Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,244. That places direct cremation roughly 2% below 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 - Central in KY, about 94 miles from Colvin 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.
Colvin Funeral Home lists these traditions and communities: Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Secular Humanist, and Lgbtq Affirming. Military funeral honors can be part of a religious service; tell the director the order you want.
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 Colvin Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,244. 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 Colvin Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Colvin Funeral Home is located at 323 North Main St. in Oakland City, IN. You can reach the home at (812) 749-4021. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Colvin Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Colvin Funeral Home provides pre-planning, funeral arrangements, memorial services, burial, entombment, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Colvin Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Colvin 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 Colvin Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Assembly of God, Baptist, Methodist, Church of the Nazarene, Christian denominations families, among others.
What sets Colvin Funeral Home apart
- Deep historical roots tracing back to 1852 through its affiliation with Colvin Funeral Home.
- Long-standing local family ownership and operation across multiple generations.
- Operates two distinct facilities: Corn-Colvin in Oakland City and Colvin Funeral Home in Princeton.
- Offers on-site monument services through Tri-State Monument Company, established in 1994.
- Extensive facility renovations in 1993, including a new chapel and ample parking at the Oakland City location.
- Comprehensive support extending beyond the ceremony, including grief recovery resources and administrative assistance for insurance, Social Security, and veteran benefits.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Order of the Golden Rule
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
- · Monuments
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Assembly of God, Baptist, Methodist, Church of the Nazarene, Christian denominations. 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.