Veteran services at Schoppenhorst Funeral Home
Schoppenhorst Funeral Home in Clay City, IN supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists $5,530 for basic burial and $2,750 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: veteran services, burial services, cremation services, and graveside services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Schoppenhorst Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,750. That places direct cremation roughly 20% above the Indiana median ($2,300). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Crown Hill National Cemetery Annex in IN, about 63 miles from Schoppenhorst Funeral Home. 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
What does a funeral at Schoppenhorst Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,750. 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 Schoppenhorst Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Schoppenhorst Funeral Home is located at 301 East 8Th Street in Clay City, IN. You can reach the home at (812) 939-2112. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Schoppenhorst Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Schoppenhorst Funeral Home provides veteran services, preplanning services, visitation services, funeral services, reception services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Schoppenhorst Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Schoppenhorst Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Schoppenhorst Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (various denominations, including Methodist, Catholic, Nazarene, independent) families, among others.
What sets Schoppenhorst Funeral Home apart
- On-site crematory for direct cremation and full-service cremation options.
- French Monument Company for custom monument creation.
- Staff includes a Certified Preplanning Consultant (CPC) for detailed pre-arrangement guidance.
- Staff includes professionals with diverse backgrounds, including a licensed medical doctor, a registered nurse, and the current Clay County Coroner.
- Offers a "365 Days of Healing" daily email program for ongoing grief support.
- Manages two additional locations, Lawson-Miller Chapel and Schoppenhorst Funeral Home, expanding local service availability.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Graveside Services
- · Committal Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Urn Sales
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Clay County Chamber Of Commerce
- · Indiana Funeral Directors Association Education Foundation
- · Indiana Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
- · Preplanning
- · Grief Support
- · Monument Creation
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian (various denominations, including Methodist, Catholic, Nazarene, independent). Languages spoken at the home: English.
Branches of service mentioned
Schoppenhorst Funeral Home's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.