Veteran services at French Funeral Home
For veterans in Brazil, IN, French Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists $5,530 for basic burial and $2,650 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial, cremation, and honoring veterans. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at French Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,650. That places direct cremation roughly 15% above 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 Danville National Cemetery in IL, about 48 miles from French 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 French Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,650. 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 French Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
French Funeral Home is located at 421 East National Avenue in Brazil, IN. You can reach the home at (812) 446-2206. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does French Funeral Home offer veteran families?
French Funeral Home provides burial, caskets, cremation, grief support, honoring veterans, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does French Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, French Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does French Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Methodist, Catholic, Presbyterian, Christian, Baptist families, among others.
What sets French Funeral Home apart
- Dual licensed medical doctor and funeral director (Dr. Charles French) who previously served as President of the Indiana Funeral Directors Association.
- Licensed funeral director also serving as the Clay County Coroner and a Firefighter/EMT (Lexi Gass).
- Operation of an on-site crematory with certified operators.
- Offers monument sales through French Monument Company for personalized lasting tributes.
- Provides extensive preplanning services, including a Certified Preplanning Consultant (CPC) on staff.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Urns
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · CANA
- · Clay County Chamber of Commerce
- · Indiana Funeral Directors Association
- · Indiana Funeral Directors Association Education Foundation
- · Matthews International Crematory Services
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Monument Creation
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Methodist, Catholic, Presbyterian, Christian, Baptist.
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.