Veteran services at Community Family Funeral Home
Veteran families in Richmond, IN can turn to Community Family Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include on-site chapel and lighted offstreet parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,195 for basic burial and $1,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: graveside committal service, cremation with visitation and service, and memorial service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Community Family Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,995 and basic burial from $3,100. That places direct cremation roughly 13% 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 Dayton National Cemetery in OH, about 35 miles from Community Family 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 Community Family Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,995, basic burial starts at $3,100. 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 Community Family Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Community Family Funeral Home is located at 101 West Main Street in Richmond, IN. You can reach the home at (765) 983-2040. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Community Family Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Community Family Funeral Home provides visitation, funeral ceremony, graveside committal service, cremation with visitation and service, memorial service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Community Family Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Community Family Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Community Family Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for All Faiths, Baptist families, among others.
What sets Community Family Funeral Home apart
- Operates from a extensively renovated, modern 12,000+ square foot facility, formerly the Miller Cafeteria.
- Features a large family center capable of hosting 125 guests for post-service gatherings or funeral dinners.
- Provides 24-hour availability for services.
- Staff includes National Board Certified and Indiana Licensed Funeral Directors and Embalmers, with one owner having served as Wayne County Deputy Coroner.
- Offers an online pre-planning tool and a comprehensive grief library for families.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation With Visitation And Service
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · All Faiths And Nationalities
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: All Faiths, Baptist. 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.