Veteran services at Riggle-Waltermann Mortuary, Inc.
For veterans in Richmond, IN, Riggle-Waltermann Mortuary, Inc. coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "The mortuary assists families with veteran's discharge papers (DD-214), indicating support for veteran benefits and arrangements." On-site amenities include chapel (100 person capacity), suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,425 for basic burial and $2,025 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. A smaller but favorable set of 8 reviews averages 4.9 stars.
On-site facilities of note include chapel (100 person capacity). These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Riggle-Waltermann Mortuary, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,025. That places direct cremation roughly 12% 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 Dayton National Cemetery in OH, approximately 34 miles from Riggle-Waltermann Mortuary, Inc.. Riggle-Waltermann Mortuary, Inc. 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. Riggle-Waltermann Mortuary, Inc. is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Riggle-Waltermann Mortuary, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,025. 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 Riggle-Waltermann Mortuary, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Riggle-Waltermann Mortuary, Inc. is located at 32 South 11th St. in Richmond, IN. You can reach the home at (765) 966-7684. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Riggle-Waltermann Mortuary, Inc. offer veteran families?
Riggle-Waltermann Mortuary, Inc. provides pre-planning, online pre-planning, obituary notification, grief support, aftercare grief sessions, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Riggle-Waltermann Mortuary, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The mortuary assists families with veteran's discharge papers (DD-214), indicating support for veteran benefits and arrangements.
Which faith traditions does Riggle-Waltermann Mortuary, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
How do families rate Riggle-Waltermann Mortuary, Inc.?
Riggle-Waltermann Mortuary, Inc. holds a 4.9-star rating across 8 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Riggle-Waltermann Mortuary, Inc. apart
- Over a century of continuous operation in Richmond, Indiana, with a detailed family and business timeline.
- A dedicated 100-person capacity chapel for services.
- Comprehensive online pre-planning tools, including a checklist and a password-protected online form.
- Extensive online grief support resources, offering 24/7 access to counseling, group support, and interactive videos, in addition to in-person aftercare sessions and a resident grief counselor.
- Provision of the Vital ICE app, a public safety tool for storing emergency medical information.
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Burial Services
- · Cremation Services
- · Veterans Services
- · Pet Cremation
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Riggle-Waltermann Mortuary, Inc.. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“I am grateful for the kindness, patience, and reverence of the people who assisted with my grandmother's recent funeral. Both my grandparents have had services here, and the funeral home is a warm and comfortable space with private areas to mourn and decompress. But most notably, it is a special moment they created for our family that I'd like to acknowledge. During the funeral procession, they led the vehicles past my grandmother's old home, and our family noticed this unexpected and meaningful gesture. This demonstrated deep understanding and care. Thank you for what you do for others during such a sensitive time.”
“Eric did an excellent job in helping my sisters and I navigate through the hardest time in our lives the loss of our father. Forever grateful ❤️”
“Thank you for all you done for my family. From the time you received our loved one to the time you sent her to her resting place. All of you were kind, respectful, and walked us through this difficult process. My family thanks you all.”
“My family has been coming her for over 60 yrs .”
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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 SettlementHow 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.