Veteran services at Divine Mercy Funeral Home - Huntertown
Divine Mercy Funeral Home - Huntertown is a funeral home in Huntertown, IN that accepts veteran families and provides military funeral honors coordination through the Department of Defense honors program.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Marion National Cemetery in IN, approximately 56 miles from Divine Mercy Funeral Home - Huntertown. Divine Mercy Funeral Home - Huntertown can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Divine Mercy Funeral Home - Huntertown also accommodates Catholic traditions for veterans whose religious or cultural observance shapes the service. Military honors can be integrated into the family's tradition with no conflict — the honor detail observes the family's pace.
Divine Mercy Funeral Home - Huntertown holds a 5.0-star rating from 61 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Divine Mercy Funeral Home - Huntertown. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“From start to finish, it was truly wonderful to work with Divine Mercy funeral home during the incredibly difficult time of losing my husband. Every detail was handled with such care, compassion, and professionalism, which brought comfort when it was needed most. The entire staff was exceptionally kind, supportive, and respectful, making sure nothing was overlooked and that our wishes were honored. Their follow-up afterward meant more than words can express and showed how deeply they care beyond the services themselves. During such a painful and overwhelming season, their guidance, empathy, and genuine support made all the difference. I am deeply grateful to everyone there and would highly recommend them to anyone facing the loss of a loved one.”
“They were all so amazing to work with, Ric was great with my family and had good humor during such a tough time. They let us do whatever we wanted with decor and had all that we needed and more. Ric was even kind enough to give us a name of a pastor because ours couldn’t make it. He was a wonderful pastor and did a great service for my dad. The food and extra rooms were taken care of and restocked well. The dinner after was wonderful and decorated well with all of my dad’s flowers! Everything was beautiful and very well done for my dad! We were very thankful for everyone involved during this very sad time in our lives.”
“Divine Mercy Funeral Home’s Cedar Canyon location is absolutely beautiful. The indoor space is impressively large, featuring a comfortable family room and a peaceful memorial service area that felt perfect for our needs. We had previously utilized their pre-planning services, and I cannot recommend doing so enough—it removed a massive amount of stress during such a difficult time. They were also very accommodating and worked seamlessly with our chosen cemetery. Overall, we found their services to be very affordable and professional. Thank you for making a hard process much easier.”
“I cannot thank Divine Mercy Funeral Home enough for the care they showed to my family during my brother’s service. From the very beginning, they were compassionate, understanding, and incredibly accommodating to our needs. They treated us with kindness and respect at every step, and their attention to detail helped make a very painful time a little easier to bear. We felt supported and cared for throughout the entire process. We are deeply grateful for their professionalism and heartfelt service. Thank you Divine Mercy!”
“I truly can’t say enough good things about Ric and the entire team at Divine Mercy Funeral Home. During one of the most difficult times for our family, they brought such compassion, calm, and care to every detail. They gently guided us through the process and somehow managed to lighten the emotional weight we were carrying. We are so grateful for their kindness and professionalism.”
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow honors are coordinated
Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.
For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.