Veteran services at Harper's Community Funeral Home
Harper's Community Funeral Home, located in New Haven, IN, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Harper's Community Funeral Home offers specific Veterans Services, including a 'Veterans Tribute Funeral Package' which features a veteran's casket, Wilbert Venetian Vault, custom legacy print for the vault cover, flag case, and a Thumbie sterling silver charm. General Manager David Rousculp also supports veterans through directing 'Flanagan’s Wake,' with proceeds contributing to The Shepherd House for veterans." On-site amenities include chapel and off-street parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $8,195 for basic burial and $5,695 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include veterans tribute funeral, cremation without celebration, cremation planning, and customizable 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 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 Harper's Community Funeral Home: direct cremation from $5,695. That places direct cremation roughly 148% 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 Marion National Cemetery in IN, approximately 50 miles from Harper's Community Funeral Home. Harper's Community 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. Harper's Community Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Harper's Community Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $5,695. 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 Harper's Community Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Harper's Community Funeral Home is located at 740 State Road 930 East in New Haven, IN. You can reach the home at (260) 493-4433. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Harper's Community Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Harper's Community Funeral Home provides traditional funeral, veterans tribute funeral, traditional tribute service, remembrance service, cremation without celebration, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Harper's Community Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Harper's Community Funeral Home offers specific Veterans Services, including a 'Veterans Tribute Funeral Package' which features a veteran's casket, Wilbert Venetian Vault, custom legacy print for the vault cover, flag case, and a Thumbie sterling silver charm. General Manager David Rousculp also supports veterans through directing 'Flanagan’s Wake,' with proceeds contributing to The Shepherd House for veterans.
Which faith traditions does Harper's Community Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (General), Catholic, Lutheran, Baptist, Apostolic/Pentecostal families, among others.
What sets Harper's Community Funeral Home apart
- Longest-running family-owned funeral home in Allen County, Indiana, established in 1872.
- General Manager David Rousculp's extensive experience (over 45 years) as a funeral professional, embalmer, and cosmetic artist.
- Active community engagement through historical reenactments (General 'Mad' Anthony Wayne) and charity events ('Flanagan’s Wake' benefiting veterans).
- Recognition as one of the 'Best Places to Work' in 2023.
- Offering fully customizable memorial services tailored to individual lives.
- 24/7 availability for immediate assistance and arrangements.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Without Celebration
- · Cremation Planning
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · General "Mad" Anthony Wayne Organization of Fort Wayne
Specializations
- · Embalming
- · Cosmetic Artistry
- · Pre-Need Insurance Agent
- · Living Historian
- · Playwright
- · Beekeeper
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian (General), Catholic, Lutheran, Baptist, Apostolic/Pentecostal.
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.