Veteran services at Goodwin-Sievers Funeral Home
For veterans in Washington, IN, Goodwin-Sievers Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Goodwin-Sievers Family Funeral Home provides specialized Veterans Services, assisting families with arrangements and benefits for military personnel." Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,595 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, memorial service, graveside service, veterans services, 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 Goodwin-Sievers Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,595. That places direct cremation roughly 13% 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 New Albany National Cemetery in IN, approximately 77 miles from Goodwin-Sievers Funeral Home. Goodwin-Sievers Funeral Home 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. Goodwin-Sievers Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Goodwin-Sievers Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,595. 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 Goodwin-Sievers Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Goodwin-Sievers Funeral Home is located at 2020 State St. in Washington, IN. You can reach the home at (812) 254-5111. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Goodwin-Sievers Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Goodwin-Sievers Funeral Home provides cremation, funeral service, traditional funeral service, memorial service, graveside service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Goodwin-Sievers Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Goodwin-Sievers Family Funeral Home provides specialized Veterans Services, assisting families with arrangements and benefits for military personnel.
Which faith traditions does Goodwin-Sievers Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Christian families, among others.
What sets Goodwin-Sievers Funeral Home apart
- On-site crematory completed in 2024, ensuring loved ones remain in their care throughout the cremation process.
- Offers funeral financing through the Family Shield Credit program.
- Features Chief, a certified therapy dog, to provide comfort and support to families.
- Provides extensive personalization options for services, including custom photo/video tributes, artwork display, and specific music/literature integration.
- Operates two distinct facilities in Vincennes and Washington, Indiana.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Indiana Funeral Directors Association
- · Vincennes University Alumni Association
- · Knights of Columbus
Specializations
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Christian.
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.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow 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.