Samaritan Affordable Funeral and Cremation Services

Veteran services at Samaritan Affordable Funeral and Cremation Services

For veterans in Haute, IN, Samaritan Affordable Funeral and Cremation Services coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Samaritan Affordable Funeral and Cremation Services provides a U.S. flag at no cost to drape the casket or accompany the urn of a deceased veteran who served honorably. They assist with eligibility criteria and the application process for burial flags and headstones. The funeral home also offers general veterans overview services." On-site amenities include chapels, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,185 for basic burial and $1,295 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include direct cremation, cremation packages, cremation with memorial service, cremation with graveside service, cremation with funeral service with body present, and veterans services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

On-site facilities of note include chapels. 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 Samaritan Affordable Funeral and Cremation Services: direct cremation from $1,295. That places direct cremation roughly 44% 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 Danville National Cemetery in IL, approximately 46 miles from Samaritan Affordable Funeral and Cremation Services. Samaritan Affordable Funeral and Cremation Services 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. Samaritan Affordable Funeral and Cremation Services is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What sets Samaritan Affordable Funeral and Cremation Services apart

• On-site crematory and refrigeration facilities, ensuring continuous care for loved ones.
• Affordable direct cremation options starting at $1,295, significantly below the Indiana state average.
• Assistance with Indiana Medicaid and Township Trustee programs for qualified individuals.
• Comprehensive veteran services, including assistance with headstones and burial flags.
• A year of complimentary daily grief support messages provided via email after services.
• A team of experienced funeral directors and staff, some with over 50 years of service.

Military & veteran services offered

Burial & cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations & specializations

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Methodist, Non-denominational Christian. Languages spoken at the home: English.

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.