Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Homes

Veteran services at Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Homes

Veteran families in Goshen, IN can turn to Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Homes for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Provides information and assistance with veteran funeral benefits and arrangements, acknowledging local cemeteries like Oakridge have dedicated veteran sections." Published pricing lists $5,450 for basic burial and $2,195 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include burial services and cremation services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

Published pricing at Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Homes: direct cremation from $2,195. That places direct cremation roughly 5% 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 Fort Custer National Cemetery in MI, approximately 65 miles from Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Homes. Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Homes 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. Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Homes is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Homes cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,195. 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 Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Homes located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Homes is located at 311 South Main St. in Goshen, IN. You can reach the home at (574) 533-9547. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Homes offer veteran families?

Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Homes provides burial services, cremation services, immediate need, eulogies & obituaries, pre-need options, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Homes help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Provides information and assistance with veteran funeral benefits and arrangements, acknowledging local cemeteries like Oakridge have dedicated veteran sections.

Which faith traditions does Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Homes accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Christian (various denominations, including Catholic and Church of the Brethren), Jewish families, among others.

What sets Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Homes apart

Consistently offers affordable funeral services, a core principle since 1963.
Features innovative family rooms and multiple, larger viewing rooms at both locations.
Operates as a multi-generational family business, with the founder's son and grandson serving as licensed funeral directors/embalmers.
Provides comprehensive pre-planning options, including an online pre-plan tool, to ease the burden on families.
Offers extensive grief resources, including expert articles and connections to local support groups in Elkhart County.
Maintains two convenient locations in Goshen and Wakarusa, Indiana.

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial Services

Cremation

· Cremation Services

On-site facilities

· Family Rooms

· Viewing Rooms

Affiliations & specializations

Specializations

· Affordable Funerals

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Christian (various denominations, including Catholic and Church of the Brethren), Jewish.

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 Settlement

How 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.