Veteran services at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home
Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home in Plymouth, IN supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home provides comprehensive support for deceased veterans and their families. They assist with completing necessary forms to obtain benefits from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, including burial benefits and memorial items. They also help arrange military funeral honors, which typically include the playing of 'Taps,' a rifle detail, a color guard, and the folding and presentation of the United States flag to the next of kin. The staff guides families through eligibility requirements for VA burial benefits, burial in a national cemetery, and obtaining headstones or markers for unmarked graves." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,995 for basic burial and $3,055 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, traditional funeral service followed by cremation, memorial service, graveside service, urn burial, and scattering of cremated remains. 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 Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,055. That places direct cremation roughly 33% 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 67 miles from Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home. Johnson-Danielson 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. Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,055. 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 Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home is located at 1100 North Michigan Street in Plymouth, IN. You can reach the home at (574) 936-2829. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home provides cremation, traditional funeral service followed by cremation, memorial service, graveside service, urn storage, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home provides comprehensive support for deceased veterans and their families. They assist with completing necessary forms to obtain benefits from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, including burial benefits and memorial items. They also help arrange military funeral honors, which typically include the playing of 'Taps,' a rifle detail, a color guard, and the folding and presentation of the United States flag to the next of kin. The staff guides families through eligibility requirements for VA burial benefits, burial in a national cemetery, and obtaining headstones or markers for unmarked graves.
Which faith traditions does Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Methodist, Episcopal, Catholic, United Pentecostal, Church of the Brethren families, among others.
What sets Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home apart
- Long-standing history since 1879, serving generations of families in Marshall County.
- Family-owned and operated by the Weldy family, with multi-generational involvement.
- Offers a "No Hidden Costs Guarantee" for pricing transparency.
- Provides a "Satisfaction Guarantee" on their services.
- Active community involvement through affiliations like American Legion Post #27 and Plymouth Lions Club.
- Specialized services for veterans, assisting with VA burial benefits and military honors.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Traditional Funeral Service Followed by Cremation
- · Urn Storage
- · Urn Burial
- · Scattering of Cremated Remains
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Indiana Funerals Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specializations
- · Personalized Cremation
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Methodist, Episcopal, Catholic, United Pentecostal, Church of the Brethren, Wesleyan. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.