Veteran services at E M Coots' & Sons Inc
E M Coots' & Sons Inc serves veteran families in Jeffersonville, IN with military funeral planning. In their own words: "E.M. Coots' Sons Funeral Home provides specialized services for veterans, expressing pride in honoring those who have served the country. They assist families with arrangements to acknowledge the sacrifices made by veterans." On-site amenities include two large visitation chapels, ample off-street parking, and chapels and restrooms renovated in 2017, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,895 for basic burial and $2,895 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include direct cremation and honoring veterans. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include two large visitation chapels, chapels and restrooms renovated in 2017, and memorial video display. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
The nearest VA national cemetery is New Albany National Cemetery in IN, approximately 6 miles from E M Coots' & Sons Inc. E M Coots' & Sons Inc can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Indiana has approximately 779 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. E M Coots' & Sons Inc is among them.
Frequently asked questions
Does E M Coots' & Sons Inc publish funeral prices?
E M Coots' & Sons Inc has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (812) 282-1356, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is E M Coots' & Sons Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
E M Coots' & Sons Inc is located at 120 West Maple Street in Jeffersonville, IN. You can reach the home at (812) 282-1356. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does E M Coots' & Sons Inc offer veteran families?
E M Coots' & Sons Inc provides traditional services, direct cremation, personalized services, honoring veterans, viewing, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does E M Coots' & Sons Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
E.M. Coots' Sons Funeral Home provides specialized services for veterans, expressing pride in honoring those who have served the country. They assist families with arrangements to acknowledge the sacrifices made by veterans.
What sets E M Coots' & Sons Inc apart
- Family-owned and operated since 1860, offering over 160 years of continuous service.
- Strong emphasis on personalized services to reflect the unique life of each individual.
- Specialized services and dedicated support for honoring veterans.
- Deeply integrated into the downtown Jeffersonville community.
- Offers a '365 Days of Healing' email program for ongoing grief support.
- Provides preplanning options with prepayment protection against inflation and transferability of arrangements.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specializations
- · Honoring Veterans
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.