Veteran services at Kish Funeral Home
Kish Funeral Home serves veteran families in Munster, IN with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists $2,895 for basic burial and $1,595 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Kish Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,820. That places direct cremation roughly 23% above the Indiana median ($2,300). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in IL, about 33 miles from Kish Funeral Home. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
We list about 779 funeral homes in Indiana. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Kish Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,820. 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 Kish Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Kish Funeral Home is located at 10000 Calumet Ave. in Munster, IN. You can reach the home at (219) 924-3333. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Kish Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Kish Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation, burial, personalization, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Kish Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Kish Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Kish Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Kish Funeral Home apart
- Operates a private on-site crematory, ensuring direct oversight of cremation services.
- Owner Kevin Kish possesses over 30 years of experience in the funeral industry and is a lifelong Munster resident.
- Actively involved in the Munster community through affiliations with the Munster Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Munster Lion’s Club, and St. Thomas More Church.
- Offers extensive personalization options for all service types, including cremation, such as video tributes and memory tables.
- Provides dedicated veteran services, assisting military families in navigating and securing deserved benefits.
- Extends care beyond the service with comprehensive grief recovery resources, including aftercare counseling and an interactive online grief library.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Indiana Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Munster Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
- · Munster Lion’s Club
- · St. Thomas More Church
Specialties
- · Veterans Support
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic.
How to request military funeral honors
By law (10 U.S.C. § 1491), an eligible veteran's funeral can include, on request, an honors detail of at least two service members who fold and present the U.S. flag to the family and play Taps. The funeral director usually makes the request and will need the veteran's DD214 or other discharge papers.
VA suggests asking at least 48 to 72 hours before the service. More on what honors include and how to request them.