Veteran services at Queen-Lee Chapel of George Funeral Care
For veterans in Shoals, IN, Queen-Lee Chapel of George Funeral Care coordinates military honors and burial benefits. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is New Albany National Cemetery in IN, about 58 miles from Queen-Lee Chapel of George Funeral Care. 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
Does Queen-Lee Chapel of George Funeral Care publish funeral prices?
Queen-Lee Chapel of George Funeral Care has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (812) 247-3101 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Queen-Lee Chapel of George Funeral Care located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Queen-Lee Chapel of George Funeral Care is located at 431 High Street in Shoals, IN. You can reach the home at (812) 247-3101. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Queen-Lee Chapel of George Funeral Care help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Queen-Lee Chapel of George Funeral Care assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
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.