Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre

Veteran services at Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre

Veteran families in Crown Point, IN can turn to Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Geisen Funeral Homes hosts annual complimentary Veterans Dinners for veterans and their spouses in Crown Point and Michigan City. Staff members are active in veteran-focused organizations such as the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign War. Nearby Historic Maplewood Cemetery also features a section for Civil War veterans and a veteran's memorial walkway." On-site amenities include reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,185 for basic burial and $2,880 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation and burial. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

Published pricing at Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre: direct cremation from $2,880. That places direct cremation roughly 25% 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 Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in IL, approximately 41 miles from Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre. Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre 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. Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre is among them.

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What sets Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre apart

• Six generations of continuous family ownership and operation since 1867, providing a deep legacy of service in Northwest Indiana.
• Owns and operates an on-site crematory, ensuring that loved ones remain in their direct care throughout the cremation process.
• Offers specialized pet loss services through a dedicated Pet Loss Center, acknowledging pets as family members.
• Hosts a variety of annual community events, including Veterans Dinners, a Christmas Tree Bonfire, and a Memory Bear Workshop.
• Recipient of the National Funeral Directors Association’s Pursuit of Excellence Award for nine consecutive years.
• Provides a full-service reception center at its Crown Point location for post-service gatherings.

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Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: All faiths served, Humanistic services. Languages spoken at the home: English.

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.