Veteran services at Rees Funeral Home Inc
For veterans in Hobart, IN, Rees Funeral Home Inc coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include hobart chapel, olson chapel, and brady chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,415 for basic burial and $2,570 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, and veteran services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include hobart chapel, olson chapel, and brady chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in IL, about 46 miles from Rees Funeral Home Inc. 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 Rees Funeral Home Inc publish funeral prices?
Rees Funeral Home Inc has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (219) 942-2109 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Rees Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Rees Funeral Home Inc is located at 600 West Old Ridge Road in Hobart, IN. You can reach the home at (219) 942-2109. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Rees Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
Rees Funeral Home Inc provides cremation, burial, mausoleum entombment, visitation, funeral service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Rees Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Rees Funeral Home Inc mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Rees Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for All Faiths families, among others.
What sets Rees Funeral Home Inc apart
- Three distinct chapel locations across Hobart, Portage, and Lake Station, Indiana, providing localized service.
- Family-owned and operated since 1960, now managed by the second generation of the Krause family.
- Extensive grief support resources through the Griefwords Online Library, affiliated with the Center for Loss and Life Transition.
- Specialized guidance for veteran benefits and services.
- Long-tenured staff, including multiple licensed funeral directors with deep community roots.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Center for Loss and Life Transition
Specialties
- · All Faiths
- · Ethnic Backgrounds
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: All Faiths. 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.