Veteran services at Indiana Memorial & Cremation Service, Inc.
Indiana Memorial & Cremation Service, Inc. serves veteran families in Indianapolis, IN with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Indiana Memorial & Cremation Service, Inc. provides specific information and assistance for veterans, as indicated by their 'Veterans Information' resource section and a veteran status inquiry on their brochure request form. This suggests they help families navigate benefits such as free burial in a national cemetery for eligible veterans, their spouses, and dependent children, and can assist with VA burial expense payments." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,795 for basic burial and $1,110 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Community feedback sits at 4.6 stars from 82 reviews.
Veteran-related services offered include traditional burial, cremation, pet memorial care, memorial products, graveside service, and funeral service with cremation. 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 indiana memorial trafalgar center and 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 Indiana Memorial & Cremation Service, Inc.: direct cremation from $1,110. That places direct cremation roughly 52% below 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 4 miles from Indiana Memorial & Cremation Service, Inc.. Indiana Memorial & Cremation Service, Inc. can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Indiana Memorial & Cremation Service, Inc. holds a 4.6-star rating from 82 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
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. Indiana Memorial & Cremation Service, Inc. is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Indiana Memorial & Cremation Service, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,110. 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 Indiana Memorial & Cremation Service, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Indiana Memorial & Cremation Service, Inc. is located at 3562 West 10Th Street in Indianapolis, IN. You can reach the home at (317) 637-5333. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Indiana Memorial & Cremation Service, Inc. offer veteran families?
Indiana Memorial & Cremation Service, Inc. provides traditional burial, cremation, pre-planning, pet memorial care, engraving services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Indiana Memorial & Cremation Service, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Indiana Memorial & Cremation Service, Inc. provides specific information and assistance for veterans, as indicated by their 'Veterans Information' resource section and a veteran status inquiry on their brochure request form. This suggests they help families navigate benefits such as free burial in a national cemetery for eligible veterans, their spouses, and dependent children, and can assist with VA burial expense payments.
Which faith traditions does Indiana Memorial & Cremation Service, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic Church, Christian (various denominations), Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism families, among others.
How do families rate Indiana Memorial & Cremation Service, Inc.?
Indiana Memorial & Cremation Service, Inc. holds a 4.6-star rating across 82 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Indiana Memorial & Cremation Service, Inc. apart
- Emphasis on low-cost cremation and funeral services, aiming to save families thousands compared to corporate-owned funeral homes.
- Homeward Bound Pet Memorial Care, offering specialized animal cremation and memorial services led by a licensed funeral director.
- Indiana Memorial Engraving, providing in-house personalized urns, memorial jewelry, and custom keepsakes, as well as business engraving services.
- Indiana Memorial Trafalgar Center, a multi-purpose venue available for both memorial services and various community events (birthdays, weddings, etc.) with a chapel, stage, full kitchen, and dining halls.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Funeral Service With Cremation
- · Celebration Of Life Service With Cremation
- · Cremation With Private Family Viewing
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Low-Cost Cremation
- · Low-Cost Funeral Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic Church, Christian (various denominations), Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Islam, Orthodox Judaism.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Indiana Memorial & Cremation Service, Inc.. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“I used Indiana Memorial back in 2012 for my mother’s services on the recommendation of a close family friend and I was very satisfied with everything. I most recently used them again in January of this year for my dads services and cremation. I was beyond happy with how well Travis handled everything. He was very knowledgeable and professional. He took his time with us and made sure we had everything we needed before, during and after the services. He also made sure I had a few keepsake items to remember my dad with. I can’t say thank you enough to Travis and Elizabeth for continuing to check in on us and for making our experience exceptional. I was also very pleased with Travis for allowing us to have a non traditional type of service and for giving us the opportunity to view the beginning of the cremation process to ease my mind that it really was my dad.”
“The staff was polite and professional. They were very attentive to my wishes for my mother’s service. I had never had to make decisions for a funeral before and they were patient and explained everything I needed and wanted to know about the process. Bob and Travis are amazing at what they do. I’m grateful for them.”
“Sure! Below is a professional yet firm email you can send to Indiana Memorial Funeral Home. It clearly outlines the issues while demanding accountability. I am writing to formally express my deep disappointment with the funeral services provided for Mr. Thruston. My family entrusted you with handling his final arrangements, and unfortunately, our experience was far from acceptable. First, we encountered serious concerns regarding the handling of his remains. At the service, there was an unacceptable leak of embalming fluid, and a piece of the casket was found on the ground. This level of negligence is completely unprofessional and deeply distressing for a grieving family. Additionally, throughout the funeral planning process, Bob was consistently insensitive and dismissive, particularly after learning that state assistance would be used to cover some of the costs. His lack of transparency regarding the obituary package was misleading—we were told we would receive 100 obituaries, yet it was never specified that they would only be a quarter of an inch in size. When I addressed this concern, Bob’s response was dismissive, placing the blame on us for not asking for clarification. We were also informed that if we purchased urns outside of Indiana Memorial (such as from Amazon), they would not be filled due to an inability to “guarantee” them. We have since learned that this was not truthful. Additionally, Bob stated that my children would need an outside source to order urns if they wanted to use your services, which now raises further concerns about misinformation. This experience was deeply hurtful, as this was the last impression my children had of their father’s funeral. Instead of compassion and professionalism, they were met with rudeness and subpar service. We have seen many positive reviews about Indiana Memorial, and we are left wondering why our experience was so different. Was it due to the need for financial assistance or something else entirely? Bob’s apology, while given, was neither sincere nor adequate. The way my family was treated was unacceptable, and we deserve answers. We expect a response from your management addressing these concerns, as well as what steps will be taken to prevent other grieving families from experiencing this level of mistreatment. I forgot to mention that Mr.Thruston still had fingerprint ink on his hands that wasn’t cleaned off.”
“Our experience at Indiana Memorial was wonderful. The facility is very nice and more than met our needs. What was extraordinary was the owner and his staff. We were treated with the utmost care and respect by everyone. I would gladly recommend Indiana Memorial for anyone who is making final arrangements for a loved one.”
“From the start of the process to till now, Travis and his staff have made sure things went well while going through this process. After my mother passed between texts for updates or after calls Travis made sure to keep me posted on things along with answer any of my questions.”
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.