Veteran services at Lawson-Miller Chapel
For veterans in Brazil, IN, Lawson-Miller Chapel coordinates military honors and burial benefits. The team handles VA burial allowances, honor-guard coordination, and national-cemetery scheduling. On-site amenities include reception hall and chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,530 for basic burial and $2,650 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: honoring veterans, burial, cremation, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Lawson-Miller Chapel: direct cremation from $2,650. That places direct cremation roughly 15% 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 Danville National Cemetery in IL, about 48 miles from Lawson-Miller Chapel. 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 Lawson-Miller Chapel cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,650. 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 Lawson-Miller Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Lawson-Miller Chapel is located at 1702 East National Ave. in Brazil, IN. You can reach the home at (812) 446-2591. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Lawson-Miller Chapel offer veteran families?
Lawson-Miller Chapel provides honoring veterans, pre-planning, grief support, visitation, funeral service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Lawson-Miller Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Lawson-Miller Chapel assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
What sets Lawson-Miller Chapel apart
- Operates as one of three locations under the family-owned French Funeral Home group, providing a broader network of support.
- Features an on-site crematory, offering families direct cremation services.
- Includes French Monument Company, providing custom monument design and sales for lasting tributes.
- Offers extensive grief support resources, including a '365 Days of Healing' daily email program and curated links to specialized grief and children's grief websites.
- Staff includes professionals with diverse backgrounds, such as a medical doctor (Dr. Charles French) and a funeral director who also serves as the Clay County Coroner and a Firefighter/EMT (Lexi Gass).
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Ashes Returned To Family
- · Urn Catalog
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Clay County Chamber Of Commerce
- · Indiana Funeral Directors Association Education Foundation
- · Indiana Funeral Directors Association
- · CANA
Specialties
- · Honoring Veterans
- · Monuments
- · Pre-Planning
Branches of service mentioned
Lawson-Miller Chapel's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.