Veteran services at Newhard Funeral Home
For veterans in Westville, IN, Newhard Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include ample parking and chapel (seats nearly 200 people), suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,575 for basic burial and $3,200 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, burial services, immediate burial, memorial services, graveside services, and cemetery arrangements. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel (seats nearly 200 people).
Published pricing at Newhard Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,200. That places direct cremation roughly 39% 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 Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in IL, about 64 miles from Newhard Funeral Home. 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 Newhard Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,200. 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 Newhard Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Newhard Funeral Home is located at 58 Walnut Street in Westville, IN. You can reach the home at (219) 785-2581. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Newhard Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Newhard Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation services, burial services, immediate burial, visitation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Newhard Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Newhard Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Newhard Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Newhard Funeral Home apart
- Valparaiso's oldest privately owned funeral establishment (Bartholomew Funeral Home, part of Newhard Funeral Home).
- Dual locations in Westville and Valparaiso under unified ownership.
- Offers certified pre-planning consultations with Alice Kyle, a Certified Pre-Planning Consultant with over 20 years of experience, at no cost or obligation.
- Prepayment options are secured in a trust fund, protecting against inflation and price changes, and are transferable nationwide.
- Owner Michael Newhard and Licensed Funeral Director Charles Harris are deeply involved in various local community and civic organizations.
- Provides specific services for honoring veterans, including assistance with military service information and benefits.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Immediate Burial
- · Graveside Services
- · Committal Services
- · Interment
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Scattering Ashes
- · Multiple Urns
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Honoring Veterans
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic.
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.