Veteran services at Jones Family Mortuary
Jones Family Mortuary in Mooresville, IN supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Jones Family Funeral and Cremation Service provides assistance with veteran services, including guidance on military discharge papers, VA insurance claims, and arrangements for military honors." On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,297 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, traditional funeral service followed by cremation, memorial service, and graveside service. 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 on-site 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 Jones Family Mortuary: direct cremation from $3,207. That places direct cremation roughly 39% 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 Crown Hill National Cemetery Annex in IN, approximately 17 miles from Jones Family Mortuary. Jones Family Mortuary 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. Jones Family Mortuary is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Jones Family Mortuary cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,207. 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 Jones Family Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Jones Family Mortuary is located at 4165 East Allison Road in Mooresville, IN. You can reach the home at (317) 831-0200. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Jones Family Mortuary offer veteran families?
Jones Family Mortuary provides cremation services, traditional funeral service followed by cremation, memorial service, graveside service, personalization services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Jones Family Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Jones Family Funeral and Cremation Service provides assistance with veteran services, including guidance on military discharge papers, VA insurance claims, and arrangements for military honors.
Which faith traditions does Jones Family Mortuary accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Missionary Church, Baptist families, among others.
What sets Jones Family Mortuary apart
- Third-generation family-owned and operated business since 1974.
- On-site Jones Crossing Banquet & Event Center for receptions and events, accommodating up to 400 guests in the main ballroom and 100 in balcony seating.
- Offers personalized services including custom photo/video tributes, artwork display, specific music, and literary readings.
- Provides a year of weekly grief support messages.
- Staff members are actively involved in local community organizations such as the Mooresville Rotary Club, West Newton Masonic Lodge, Mooresville Chamber of Commerce, and Mooresville Kiwanis Club.
- Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for immediate needs.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Traditional Funeral Service Followed By Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Mooresville Rotary Club
- · West Newton Masonic Lodge
- · Mooresville Chamber of Commerce
- · Mooresville Kiwanis Club
- · Neil Armstrong Elementary PTO
Specializations
- · Traditional Funeral Services
- · Cremation Services
- · Personalization
- · Veteran services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Missionary Church, Baptist. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.