Veteran services at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, located in New Albany, IN, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "The funeral home assists families with arranging military honors for veterans." On-site amenities include chapels, reception hall, and parking area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,445 for basic burial and $1,395 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, traditional burial, memorial keepsakes, and memorial tree registry. 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 chapels. 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 Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions: direct cremation from $1,395. That places direct cremation roughly 39% 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 9 miles from Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions. Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions 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. Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,395. 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 Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions is located at 3309 Ballard Lane in New Albany, IN. You can reach the home at (317) 737-1545. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions offer veteran families?
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions provides cremation, funeral services, advance planning, preplanning, traditional burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The funeral home assists families with arranging military honors for veterans.
Which faith traditions does Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian, Church of God in Christ, Baptist, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions apart
- Five-generation family ownership and operation, with roots tracing back to 1893.
- Explicit commitment to affordability, stating families save 'hundreds, even thousands of dollars' compared to other local funeral homes.
- Modern facility opened in 2014, featuring two spacious chapels, gathering rooms, and a hospitality room.
- Offers a comprehensive online planning tool and in-person preplanning workshops to help families make informed decisions without sales pressure.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Jewelry Urns
On-site facilities
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian, Church of God in Christ, Baptist, Catholic.
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.