Flanner Buchanan Speedway

Veteran services at Flanner Buchanan Speedway

Veteran families in Indianapolis, IN can turn to Flanner Buchanan Speedway for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Flanner Buchanan offers services with full military honors. Additionally, a key member of their leadership team is a life member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), indicating a strong connection to and understanding of veteran needs." On-site amenities include reception centers and ample parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,395 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 burial, cremation, green burial, memorialization, and memorial services. 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 garden suite. 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 Flanner Buchanan Speedway: direct cremation from $2,895. That places direct cremation roughly 26% above 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 Crown Hill National Cemetery Annex in IN, approximately 5 miles from Flanner Buchanan Speedway. Flanner Buchanan Speedway 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. Flanner Buchanan Speedway is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Flanner Buchanan Speedway cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,895. 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 Flanner Buchanan Speedway located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Flanner Buchanan Speedway is located at 2950 North High School Road in Indianapolis, IN. You can reach the home at (317) 387-7020. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Flanner Buchanan Speedway offer veteran families?

Flanner Buchanan Speedway provides celebrations of life, weddings, family events, school events, civic events, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Flanner Buchanan Speedway help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Flanner Buchanan offers services with full military honors. Additionally, a key member of their leadership team is a life member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), indicating a strong connection to and understanding of veteran needs.

Which faith traditions does Flanner Buchanan Speedway accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic, All Christian denominations families, among others.

What sets Flanner Buchanan Speedway apart

Pioneering innovations in funeral service, including being the first in the region to employ a female embalmer, use electric cars for funerals (1903), and operate a crematory (1904).
Extensive collection of Brown County art by Indiana artists displayed in their locations.
Multi-purpose event venues available for non-funeral events such as weddings, civic functions, and business meetings.
"Caregiver of the Month" program recognizing dedicated community caregivers.
Offers green burial options as an environmentally conscious choice.
Operates 13 modern locations across Indianapolis, providing widespread accessibility and diverse facility options.

Military & veteran services offered

★Memorialization

★Memorial Services

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial
· Green Burial

Cremation

· Cremation

On-site facilities

· Distinctive Venues

· Event Centers

· On-site Crematory

· Reception Centers

· Broad Ripple Event Suite

· River Room

· Community Life Center

· Crystal Tower

· Courtyard

· Rotunda

· Buchanan Ballroom

· Sycamore Suite

· Oak Room

· Geist Event Suite

· Atrium

· Cumberland Suite

· Prairie Waters Venue

· Boulevard Suite

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Buchanan Group, Inc.
· Legacy Cremation & Funeral Services
· Fewell Monument
· Forever Friends Pet Cemetery
· Private Label Caskets
· Washington Park Cemetery Association
· Catholic Cemeteries Association
· Lavenia & Summers Funeral Home

Specializations

· Religious Practices
· Ethnic Practices
· Green Funerals
· Brown County Art Collection

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, All Christian denominations.

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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.