Veteran services at Divinity Funeral Home
Divinity Funeral Home in East Chicago, IN supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapels, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,400 for basic burial and $1,800 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial, cremation services, memorial services, and veteran services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapels.
Published pricing at Divinity Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,800. That places direct cremation roughly 22% 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 Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in IL, about 39 miles from Divinity 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 Divinity Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,800. 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 Divinity Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Divinity Funeral Home is located at 3831 Main St. in East Chicago, IN. You can reach the home at (219) 397-2024. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Divinity Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Divinity Funeral Home provides funeral services, burial, cremation services, memorial services, veteran services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Divinity Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Divinity Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Divinity Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Church of God in Christ, Christian (Kingdom Faith Ministries), All faiths and beliefs (general statement from website) families, among others.
What sets Divinity Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned and operated for over 30 years in East Chicago, Indiana.
- Owner Samuel Smith Jr. is a licensed funeral director and embalmer, and a former Indiana State Senator (Second District).
- Offers comprehensive veteran services, including Military Funeral Honors, headstones, and burial flags.
- Provides individualized funeral and cremation services accommodating all faiths and beliefs.
- Offers a year of complimentary daily grief support messages via email.
- Affiliated with multiple national and state funeral director associations, as well as local civic and religious organizations.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association
- · National Funeral Directors Associations
- · Indiana Funeral Directors Associations
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Church of God in Christ, Christian (Kingdom Faith Ministries), All faiths and beliefs (general statement from website). 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.