Veteran services at Eskew-Eaton Funeral Home
Eskew-Eaton Funeral Home, located in Edinburgh, IN, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists $4,450 for basic burial and $1,950 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: veteran services, cremation, memorial ceremony, and memorialization. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Eskew-Eaton Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,950. That places direct cremation roughly 15% 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 35 miles from Eskew-Eaton 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 Eskew-Eaton Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,950. 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 Eskew-Eaton Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Eskew-Eaton Funeral Home is located at 302 East Main Cross St. in Edinburgh, IN. You can reach the home at (812) 526-5353. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Eskew-Eaton Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Eskew-Eaton Funeral Home provides funeral planning, veteran services, cremation, conventional ceremony, memorial ceremony, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Eskew-Eaton Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Eskew-Eaton Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Eskew-Eaton Funeral Home apart
- Specialized grief support resources for children and teenagers, including articles on how to talk to them about death and grief.
- Directly addresses and clarifies common funeral misconceptions on their website.
- Offers detailed guidance on personalized cremation options, including selection of cremation caskets, containers, and memorial urns for various final resting places.
- Provides explicit veteran services, assisting families with benefits and arrangements for their veteran loved ones.
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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.