Veteran services at Scott Funeral Home
Scott Funeral Home in Jeffersonville, IN supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Scott Funeral Home provides comprehensive support for veterans, including assistance with Veterans Options & Benefits, information on government-furnished headstones or markers for eligible veterans' graves, and details regarding burial flags. They also assist with filing necessary paperwork for Social Security or Veterans Administration benefits." On-site amenities include on-site chapel, reception spaces, and ample parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,450 for basic burial and $2,800 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $2,700. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include burial, cremation, memorial service, and veterans options & benefits. 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 on-site chapel. 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 Scott Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,600. That places direct cremation roughly 13% above 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 New Albany National Cemetery in IN, approximately 5 miles from Scott Funeral Home. Scott Funeral Home 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. Scott Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Scott Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,600. 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 Scott Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Scott Funeral Home is located at 2515 Veterans Pkwy. in Jeffersonville, IN. You can reach the home at (812) 283-8161. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Scott Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Scott Funeral Home provides burial, cremation, funeral service, memorial service, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Scott Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Scott Funeral Home provides comprehensive support for veterans, including assistance with Veterans Options & Benefits, information on government-furnished headstones or markers for eligible veterans' graves, and details regarding burial flags. They also assist with filing necessary paperwork for Social Security or Veterans Administration benefits.
What sets Scott Funeral Home apart
- Private on-site crematory (Falls City Crematory)
- Dedicated pet cremation service (Faithful Companions)
- State-of-the-art North Chapel facility on seven acres with 18,000 sq. ft. funeral home
- Fireside Suite with kitchenette and seating for up to 70 guests for intimate gatherings or receptions
- Offers catering and bar service for receptions and gatherings
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Indiana Funeral Directors Association
- · Independent Funeral Directors of Indiana
- · Funeral Directors Association of the Falls Cities
Specializations
- · Pet Cremation
- · Veterans Services
- · Grief Support
- · Advance Planning
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.