Veteran services at Lauck & Veldhof Funeral and Cremation Services
Lauck & Veldhof Funeral and Cremation Services in Indianapolis, IN supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Lauck & Veldhof offers comprehensive Veterans Services, including assistance with headstones and burial flags. They facilitate military services and inurnment, as evidenced by services held at Crown Hill National Cemetery for veterans." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,195 for basic burial and $1,160 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, direct cremation, burial, and veterans 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 and sacred heart garden. 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 Lauck & Veldhof Funeral and Cremation Services: direct cremation from $1,698. That places direct cremation roughly 26% 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 6 miles from Lauck & Veldhof Funeral and Cremation Services. Lauck & Veldhof Funeral and Cremation Services 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. Lauck & Veldhof Funeral and Cremation Services is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Lauck & Veldhof Funeral and Cremation Services cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,698. 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 Lauck & Veldhof Funeral and Cremation Services located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Lauck & Veldhof Funeral and Cremation Services is located at 1458 S Meridian St. in Indianapolis, IN. You can reach the home at (317) 636-6655. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Lauck & Veldhof Funeral and Cremation Services offer veteran families?
Lauck & Veldhof Funeral and Cremation Services provides funeral services, cremation services, advanced funeral planning, direct cremation, burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Lauck & Veldhof Funeral and Cremation Services help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Lauck & Veldhof offers comprehensive Veterans Services, including assistance with headstones and burial flags. They facilitate military services and inurnment, as evidenced by services held at Crown Hill National Cemetery for veterans.
Which faith traditions does Lauck & Veldhof Funeral and Cremation Services accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Lauck & Veldhof Funeral and Cremation Services apart
- Serves one family at a time, ensuring dedicated attention.
- Owner and Funeral Director Jeff Veldhof resides above the funeral home for increased accessibility.
- Identifies as one of the lower-cost providers in Indianapolis, offering direct cremation for $1,697.80 (tax included).
- Offers advanced funeral planning without cost or obligation.
- Facility underwent a complete interior and exterior remodel in 2010-2011.
- Long-standing history in Indianapolis, established in 1896.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Knights of Columbus
- · Kiwanis International
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic. 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.