Moster Mortuary

Veteran services at Moster Mortuary

Moster Mortuary serves veteran families in Rushville, IN with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Moster Mortuary provides specialized veteran's services, ensuring that those who served the nation receive appropriate attention and that all entitled benefits are secured for the veteran and their family." On-site amenities include reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,440 for basic burial and $3,025 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include burials, cremation, and veteran's services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

Published pricing at Moster Mortuary: direct cremation from $3,025. That places direct cremation roughly 32% 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 42 miles from Moster Mortuary. Moster 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. Moster Mortuary is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Moster Mortuary cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,025. 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 Moster Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Moster Mortuary is located at 334 North Main Street in Rushville, IN. You can reach the home at (765) 932-3914. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Moster Mortuary offer veteran families?

Moster Mortuary provides funerals, burials, cremation, veteran's services, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Moster Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Moster Mortuary provides specialized veteran's services, ensuring that those who served the nation receive appropriate attention and that all entitled benefits are secured for the veteran and their family.

Which faith traditions does Moster Mortuary accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Christian, Methodist families, among others.

What sets Moster Mortuary apart

Fourth-generation family-owned business, with Ann C. Moster buying the firm back from SCI in 2007, emphasizing local, independent ownership.
Focus on designing 'healing experiences' that address both the physical and emotional aspects of loss.
Extensive grief support resources, including online counseling, interactive videos with Dr. Virginia Simpson, and daily email affirmations.
Facility welcomes community gatherings and events beyond funeral services.
Offers funeral funding solutions through LendingUSA, endorsed by the National Funeral Directors Association.

Military & veteran services offered

★Veteran's Services

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burials

Cremation

· Cremation

On-site facilities

· Funeral Home Facility

· Visitation Rooms

· Service Rooms

· Reception Area

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· National Funeral Directors Association

Specializations

· Veteran's Services

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Christian, Methodist.

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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.

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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.