Fisher Funeral Chapel

Veteran services at Fisher Funeral Chapel

Veteran families in Logansport, IN can turn to Fisher Funeral Chapel for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Fisher Funeral Chapel offers specific services for "Honoring Veterans." Testimonials mention the inclusion of Veterans associations in services. Marvin Griest, a retired funeral director, is a veteran of the U.S. Army, Vietnam War. Additionally, Heart to Heart Hospice, serving the Logansport area, is recognized as a We Honor Veterans (WHV) Level 4 partner, and Guardian Angel Home Care also provides Veterans Home Care Services." On-site amenities include 2 acres of parking and chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,295 for basic burial and $1,695 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include veteran services and burial. 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 chapel. 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.

Published pricing at Fisher Funeral Chapel: direct cremation from $1,695. That places direct cremation roughly 26% below the Indiana median ($2,300). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.

The nearest VA national cemetery is Danville National Cemetery in IL, approximately 42 miles from Fisher Funeral Chapel. Fisher Funeral Chapel 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. Fisher Funeral Chapel is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Fisher Funeral Chapel cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,695. 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 Fisher Funeral Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Fisher Funeral Chapel is located at 1801 Chase Road in Logansport, IN. You can reach the home at (574) 753-6301. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Fisher Funeral Chapel offer veteran families?

Fisher Funeral Chapel provides planning assistance, funeral services, life celebrations, veteran services, interment services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Fisher Funeral Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Fisher Funeral Chapel offers specific services for "Honoring Veterans." Testimonials mention the inclusion of Veterans associations in services. Marvin Griest, a retired funeral director, is a veteran of the U.S. Army, Vietnam War. Additionally, Heart to Heart Hospice, serving the Logansport area, is recognized as a We Honor Veterans (WHV) Level 4 partner, and Guardian Angel Home Care also provides Veterans Home Care Services.

Which faith traditions does Fisher Funeral Chapel accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Baptist, Methodist, Christian families, among others.

What sets Fisher Funeral Chapel apart

Fair Price Guarantee for services
Ability to create personalized tributes in their chapel, a church, home, or at the graveside
Family-owned and operated, now served by the third generation of the Fisher family
Step-by-step guide for planning a service
Staff includes Licensed Funeral Directors, Celebrants, Pre-Need Specialists, Certified Crematory Operators, and a Spanish English Translator
Lafayette location is a historical landmark building

Military & veteran services offered

★Veteran Services

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Interment Services
· Burial

On-site facilities

· Accessible Building

· 2 Acres of Parking

· Historical Landmark Building

· Chapel

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Independent Funeral Directors of Indiana
· Indiana Funeral Directors Association
· National Funeral Directors Association

Specializations

· Veteran Services
· Green Burial
· Natural Burial
· Spanish-Speaking Staff

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Baptist, Methodist, Christian. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.

Branches of service supported

Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Fisher Funeral Chapel has documented experience supporting the following branches:

Army Space Force

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.

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How 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.