Veteran services at Porter-Oliger-Pearson Funeral Home
For veterans in Greensburg, IN, Porter-Oliger-Pearson Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,495 for basic burial and $2,400 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: traditional burial, cremation, memorial service, graveside service, and veteran services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Porter-Oliger-Pearson Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,400. That places direct cremation roughly 4% 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 Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery in IN, about 40 miles from Porter-Oliger-Pearson 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.
Porter-Oliger-Pearson Funeral Home lists these traditions and communities: Catholic. Military funeral honors can be part of a religious service; tell the director the order you want.
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 Porter-Oliger-Pearson Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,400. 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 Porter-Oliger-Pearson Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Porter-Oliger-Pearson Funeral Home is located at 302 North Franklin Street in Greensburg, IN. You can reach the home at (812) 663-2192. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Porter-Oliger-Pearson Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Porter-Oliger-Pearson Funeral Home provides immediate need, pre-planning, traditional burial, cremation, memorial service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Porter-Oliger-Pearson Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Porter-Oliger-Pearson Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Porter-Oliger-Pearson Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for All Faiths, Catholic, Presbyterian, Baptist, Lutheran families, among others.
What sets Porter-Oliger-Pearson Funeral Home apart
- Over 135 years of continuous service to Decatur County, established in 1886.
- History of merging two long-standing Greensburg funeral businesses.
- Specialized grief support resources specifically for children, tailored by age group.
- On-site chapel equipped with webcasting cameras for remote service attendance.
- Comprehensive equipment for graveside services, including a tent, chairs, artificial grass, and PA system.
- Third-generation family involvement in leadership (Michael Porter).
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Knights of Columbus
- · Knights of St. John
- · American Legion Post #129
- · Indiana Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · All Faiths
- · Children's Grief Support
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: All Faiths, Catholic, Presbyterian, Baptist, Lutheran. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.