McKee Mortuary Inc

Veteran services at McKee Mortuary Inc

McKee Mortuary Inc serves veteran families in North Manchester, IN with military funeral planning. In their own words: "McKee Mortuary Inc. assists with arrangements for special military services. Service Assistant Larry G. Lengel is a veteran of the United States Army and National Guard. The mortuary also helps families navigate Social Security benefits, which can include survivor benefits for eligible veterans' families." On-site amenities include chapel parlors, off-street parking, and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,010 for basic burial and $2,930 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include memorial service, cremation, burial, cemetery arrangements, crematory arrangements, and military 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 parlors. 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 McKee Mortuary Inc: direct cremation from $2,930. That places direct cremation roughly 27% 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 34 miles from McKee Mortuary Inc. McKee Mortuary Inc 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. McKee Mortuary Inc is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What sets McKee Mortuary Inc apart

• In-house monument design and lettering facility, providing personalized granite memorials.
• Strong emphasis on preplanning with online forms, flexible funding options, and assistance with Social Security benefits.
• Specialization in personalization services, incorporating photos, videos, artwork, music, and literature to create unique tributes.
• Long-standing history in North Manchester since 1963, with continuous family involvement.
• Staff includes a Wabash County Deputy Coroner and a U.S. Army veteran, demonstrating diverse expertise and community ties.
• Affiliation with Timbercrest Senior Living Community.

Military & veteran services offered

Burial & cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations & specializations

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Congregational Christian, United Methodist, Missionary Church, Brethren. Languages spoken at the home: English.

Branches of service supported

Based on the home's stated services and specializations, McKee Mortuary Inc has documented experience supporting the following branches:

How 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.