Veteran services at Costin Funeral Chapel
Veteran families in Martinsville, IN can turn to Costin Funeral Chapel for honors and benefit coordination. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $950 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Google shows 4.0 stars from 24 reviews.
Published pricing at Costin Funeral Chapel: direct cremation from $950. That places direct cremation roughly 59% 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 Crown Hill National Cemetery Annex in IN, about 31 miles from Costin Funeral Chapel. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Costin Funeral Chapel has a 4.0-star rating from 24 Google reviews.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Costin Funeral Chapel cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $950. 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 Costin Funeral Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Costin Funeral Chapel is located at 539 East Washington St. in Martinsville, IN. You can reach the home at (765) 342-5775. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Costin Funeral Chapel offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Costin Funeral Chapel starts at $950. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Costin Funeral Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Costin Funeral Chapel assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
How do families rate Costin Funeral Chapel?
Costin Funeral Chapel holds a 4.0-star rating across 24 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What families have said
Kenny was personable and proactive—he brought up military honors for a cremated veteran without being asked. Families felt treated like his own family members, with him taking time to ensure every detail was right.
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.