Veteran services at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home
Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home in Elwood, IN supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include foyer reception area and chapels, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,400 for basic burial and $2,275 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, traditional burial, and burial vaults. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapels.
Published pricing at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,410. That places direct cremation roughly 5% 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 Marion National Cemetery in IN, about 20 miles from Copher-Fesler-May 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 Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,410. 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 Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home is located at 415 South Anderson Street in Elwood, IN. You can reach the home at (765) 552-6612. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home provides funerals, cremation, pre-planning, traditional burial, contemporary services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (Nondenominational), Catholic, Wesleyan families, among others.
What sets Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home apart
- Longest-established funeral home in Elwood, founded in 1923.
- Continuously family-owned and operated for over 100 years.
- Offers full-color renderings of monument designs before purchase, a unique local service.
- Awarded "Elwood Business of the Year" in 2020 by the Elwood Chamber of Commerce.
- Provides comprehensive assistance with Veteran's benefits, funeral trusts, and Medicaid qualification.
- Features a dedicated children's playroom within the facility.
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
- · Burial Vaults
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Madison County Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Veteran's Benefits Assistance
- · Funeral Trusts Assistance
- · Medicaid Qualification Assistance
- · Monument Design and Installation
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian (Nondenominational), Catholic, Wesleyan.
Branches of service mentioned
Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.